Applications close at 11:30pm AEST, Sunday 19 April 2026
The Opportunity
The H. V. Evatt Library serves the information and research needs of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Australia and overseas. The library is part of the Diplomatic Academy (DAC) which is DFAT’s specialist learning and development hub dedicated to uplifting international engagement capability across the Australian Public Service (APS), with a strong focus on the Indo-Pacific.
We are looking for a collaborative and self-motivated library manager to lead a small team of experienced professionals overseeing the library’s operations.
The initial vacancy to be filled from this process is based in Canberra.
Our Ideal Candidates
We’re looking for high-performing people with skills and experience relevant to the department’s enabling services operations.
Our ideal candidates will:
* Have experience managing a library and have a clear understanding of DFAT’s operations;
* Have highly effective communication skills, including producing high-quality written products;
* Have experience managing internal and external stakeholder relationships;
* Manage and prioritise workloads, including operating under tight timeframes; and
* Be a collaborator and a strong team player.
For further information please refer to the application pack.
The key duties of the position include:
Your duties and responsibilities will be aligned to the relevant APS Work Level Standards.
Your key duties will include:
* Overseeing the development and delivery of specialist library services to customers, including undertaking outreach across the Department.
* Ensuring high quality, efficient and effective services to clients across DFAT, including those at Australia’s diplomatic missions overseas.
* Liaising with clients and vendors in determining purchasing and subscriptions relevant to the needs of the Department, including evaluating risk.
* Providing high-level advice on copyright, licensing and the use and dissemination of information including databases and digital repositories.
* Completing research requests and curating targeted products based on knowledge of a diverse range of sources
* Overseeing complex procurements and systems management.
Applicants must hold a recognised library qualification and be eligible for membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), or an equivalent overseas professional library association.
Eligibility
Applicants must hold a recognised library qualification and be eligible for membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), or an equivalent overseas professional library association.
Under section 22(8) of the Public Service Act 1999, employees must be Australian citizens to be employed in the Australian Public Service (APS) unless the Agency Head has agreed otherwise, in writing.
Depending on the role into which you are placed, you may also be required to obtain and maintain a Working with Vulnerable People/Children registration (or equivalent).