Team Leader (Collection Strategies)
Macquarie University
Wallumattagal Campus, Macquarie University
Full-Time
$114,992
HybridManager
This is an exciting opportunity to combine your expertise in collection development, procurement, and electronic resource management with strong people leadership skills. You'll work at the intersection of academic publishing, licensing, and library technology - ensuring our collections remain responsive, relevant, and aligned with institutional goals.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager, Collection Strategies, you'll lead a team of five and collaborate with senior library managers, university finance, IT, and external partners including academic publishers and vendors. Your work will directly contribute to the continuous improvement of library services and the broader student and researcher experience at Macquarie.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading, coordinating, training, and empowering a team to achieve individual and organisational goals while contributing to continuous improvement of library services
Supporting the Manager, Collection Strategies in developing strategic directions for collection development, collection management, budgetary planning, and vendor relationships
Coordinating life cycle maintenance for electronic and print resources in accordance with national and international standards
Supporting compliance with copyright, vendor licensing, open access, and scholarly publishing legislation
Building and managing relationships with key stakeholders including academic publishers and vendors to ensure Library responsiveness to client needs
Coordinating the collection and analysis of relevant data to report on key trends and inform planning and development of services
Providing in-depth advice on procurement, electronic resources licensing, and resource access to library staff, academic staff, and students
Acting as a point of escalation for enquiries from senior Library management regarding procurement, licensing, vendor offerings, and the University's strategic goals in collection strategies
About Us
The University Library provides high quality, client-centred services, information resources, and learning spaces that support world-class research and transformative education. The Library contributes to the development of graduate capabilities, research capacity, student experience, teaching excellence, and community engagement in partnership with academics and other University service providers.
About You
You are an experienced library professional with good leadership capabilities and deep expertise in collection strategies, procurement, and electronic resource management. You thrive in collaborative environments and are skilled at navigating complex vendor relationships, licensing frameworks, and evolving scholarly publishing landscapes.
Selection Criteria
A degree in an information management related discipline with experience leading teams or services in an academic or research library environment, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and qualifications/training
Demonstrated knowledge and experience of library collection services functions, workflows, and practices — particularly in collection development, licensing, and procurement
Demonstrated knowledge of legal and regulatory issues associated with scholarly publishing, licensing, open access, intellectual property, and copyright
Extensive experience in integrated library management systems, technical services, and collection assessment and development workflows
Demonstrated skills working across multiple systems and programs, with intermediate to advanced proficiency in productivity software including data extraction and analysis
Experience building and managing relationships with external partners such as vendors, publishers, and system suppliers
How to Apply
To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above).
Applications Close: 6 July 2026 at 11:59pm AEST
For a confidential conversation about the role please contact Kirsten Versendaal, Manager Collection Strategies at kirsten.versendaal@mq.edu.au
We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.
Why Join Us?
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Since our foundation over 60 years ago, we have aspired to be a different type of university. Over the years, we have grown to become the centre of a vibrant local and global community. Connect with us today.
We rank amongst the top employers in the Australian Workplace Employers Index. Explore the fantastic benefits available to you when you become part of the team at Macquarie University.
Flexible, hybrid work arrangements
17% Superannuation
Subsidised onsite parking options
Extensive training and professional development programs
Onsite childcare facilities to support working parents
Onsite vacation care during school holidays
Discounted health insurance
Subsidised membership at our Sport & Aquatic Centre
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for free and confidential support
Convenient onsite GP, imaging, and physiotherapy clinics
Pre-Employment Checks
Macquarie University cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University.
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Applications Close:
06/07/2026 11:59 PM
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