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- Oversee and inspire the strategic direction of libraries, galleries, museums, and cultural collections across multiple University sites.
- Navigate a continually evolving environment with adaptive management that ensures relevance and responsiveness.
- Develop and implement high-quality, future-focused programs and collections that support teaching, learning, and research both within and beyond the University.
About the Opportunity
As University Librarian and Curatorial Director, you will provide dynamic and visionary leadership to effectively manage the University’s libraries, galleries, museums and cultural collections across multiple sites. The role is responsible for responding to an ever-changing complex environment and innovatively delivering high quality services, programs, and collections for learning, teaching, and research for the University community and beyond. As part of its contribution to the University’s Strategic Direction, you will lead and communicate the strategic direction of the University Library and Cultural Collections with vision, passion and imagination. Providing cultural leadership and innovation to the design and implementation of new library and cultural collections services and spaces (including integration of emerging technologies such as generative AI, Open Scholarship, ICIP) will enable you to future proof the Library as the heart of university life. Positioning the Library and Cultural Collections as an expert partner in learning, teaching, and student support will enable the success of student learning outcomes.
What’s Required
- Deep knowledge in at least one of the following areas, with broad understanding across others: Cultural leadership; Collections management; Curatorial and exhibition development; Gallery and library management; Museology and open scholarship; Audience engagement and public art commissioning; Contemporary art and conservation
- Proven experience in high-level strategic planning, policy development, and governance within a large, student-focused environment.
- Ability to lead organizational change and drive innovation across complex systems.
- Skilled in leading and developing high-performing, culturally diverse teams.
- Strong capability in change management and fostering inclusive workplace practices.
- Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to work flexibly with multiple stakeholders to resolve complex challenges.
- Confident communicator with expertise in advising on emerging trends in learning, teaching, and research.
- Strong track record in contract and project management, including financial planning, reporting, and presentation.
- Familiarity with legal, infrastructure, and international best-practice standards in cultural engagement and collection operations.
- Awareness of emerging technologies relevant to higher education and cultural sectors.
Qualifications and Licences
- Post graduate qualifications in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant training and/or extensive senior management experience and substantial expertise and achievement in the management of a large complex library or cultural organisation, preferably in the higher education sector.
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
What’s on Offer?
You’ll have access an array of staff benefits and discounts including.
- 26 Weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers
- 17% Superannuation contribution
- Health and fitness membership options
- Accommodation and Car Hire discounts
- Health Insurance and Banking
- Novated Leasing
About the University
At the University of Tasmania, we have mission to make a difference for Tasmania, and from Tasmania. With our unique location and complex history, we have both an obligation and opportunity to make a global contribution. People are at the heart of that contribution. We focus on building a workplace culture where we come together in a way that empowers us all to connect, belong and grow. The University is one of the largest employers in our State, with campuses in three distinct regions: Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie. We also have a specialised health campus in Sydney. We strive to stimulate economic growth, lift literacy, improve health outcomes for Tasmania and nurture our environment as it nurtures us. We welcome enquiring minds, from near and far, to join us in our pursuit of the extraordinary.
Belong - Be You
People are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to ensure that our people feel encouraged and supported to bring their whole selves to work. Fostering diversity and inclusion is our key priority, supporting our communities to come together in ways that empower connection, learning, belonging and growth. Celebrating the strengths that diversity brings will enable us to achieve our vision and mission. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community. Tell us how we can make this job work for you.
How to Apply?
If this role is of interest, we look forward to hearing from you.
- Please provide your up-to-date resume,
- A 2-page cover letter outlining your motivation for the role and addressing the Role Specific Skills, Knowledge and Experience requirements outlined in the Position Description.
For further information about this position, please contact the Amanda Castray, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Campus Life via email Amanda.Castray@utas.edu.au
PD - University Librarian and Curatorial Director (July 2025).pdf
Applications close Monday 11th August 2025 at 11:55pm. Please note, this vacancy is only available to internal staff.
As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive workplace, employment history and police checks may be conducted as part of the selection process.
To be eligible for this position, you are required to hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role.
