Resource sharing and collection development team leader

Make an impact at the University of Wollongong (UOW) — a purpose-driven institution ranked in the top 1% of universities globally.

About the Role

The Team Leader, Resource Sharing and Collection Development leads the delivery of timely, high-quality access to scholarly resources for UOW students and staff. This role oversees interlibrary loans, document delivery, subject readings, and acquisitions, ensuring efficient, user‐centred services that support teaching, learning and research outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead resource sharing and collections workflows to ensure timely and seamless access to library materials
• Supervise staff and optimise service delivery across acquisitions, document delivery and subject readings
• Manage vendor and partner relationships to expand access to external resources
• Monitor performance data to drive continuous service improvement and operational efficiency

About the Team

This role sits within the UOW Library, working closely with collections, systems, client services and partner institutions to deliver integrated access to scholarly resources. The team plays a critical role in ensuring the University community can discover, access and use information seamlessly across platforms and services.

What You'll Bring

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience in library or information services
• Proven experience managing resource sharing, acquisitions or related library services
• Strong leadership capability with experience supervising staff in a service environment
• Excellent organisational and analytical skills, with a focus on continuous improvement
• Knowledge of interlibrary loan systems, standards and vendor platforms

Why Join UOW

• Competitive salary package including 17% superannuation
• 35‐hour full‐time work week supporting greater balance and flexibility
• Flexible working arrangements and family‐friendly policies
• Generous leave entitlements including additional concession days over the Christmas–New Year period
• Purchased leave options to provide greater flexibility throughout the year
• Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities

Role Details

• Continuing | Full‐time
• Level 6/7 | $94,998 - $117,633 + 17% superannuation, commensurate with experience and capability
• Position Description
• Location: Wollongong campus (hybrid working arrangements may be available)
• Valid Australian work rights required. Visa sponsorship is not available

Closing Date

Sunday 28 June 2026, 11:55pm AEDT

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Wollongong is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is valued, respected and celebrated. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, removes barriers to participation, and provides equitable opportunities for staff to reach their full potential. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all gender identities and sexual orientations, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and those with caring or family responsibilities.

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of gender‐based violence or determined to have engaged in such conduct. Any declaration will be handled confidentially and in accordance with privacy legislation.