* Ongoing
* $127,351 - $142,452 per annum + 15.4% employer super contribution
* Canberra based role
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.
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.
All employees of the department are expected to abide by the APS Values and Code of Conduct and the DFAT Values Statement.
For further information please refer to the applicant information pack