* 1 FTE full‐time, Fixed‐Term position at HEW Level 7 until 19 January 2027.
* Penrith campus with flexible working arrangements.
* Salary: $107,053 – $115,469 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
The Opportunity
Create meaningful academic partnerships and embed library learning into curriculum.
The Learning Partnerships Librarian is a full‐time, fixed‐term role based at the Penrith Library, working as a strategic connector between Library services and the academic community. You will partner closely with the SABEL (Social Sciences, Arts, Business, Education & Law) Faculty to expand the reach and impact of library programs that support student success and lifelong learning.
In this role you will design and deliver inclusive, curriculum‐embedded information and academic literacy programs tailored to diverse student cohorts. Working with academics and subject matter experts, you will integrate library resources, services, and expertise into teaching and learning initiatives, ensuring alignment with course learning outcomes and contemporary learning design frameworks.
You will also play a key role in championing the Library's Reading List Transformation Project, supporting the transition from print to accessible digital resources. Operating within a collaborative, team‐based environment, you will contribute to curriculum renewal, continuous improvement of library teaching and learning services, and coordinated communication initiatives that position the Library as a central hub for learning and collaboration.
Success Criteria
* Strong, sustainable partnerships with the SABEL Faculty and academic staff.
* High‐quality, curriculum‐embedded information and academic literacy programs.
* Effective integration of library resources into learning management systems.
* Progression of reading lists toward accessible, digital‐first formats.
* Clear promotion of Library programs aligned with institutional priorities.
Qualifications
* Degree in library and information science, or a related field, with eligibility for ALIA membership.
* Minimum four years' professional library experience.
* Proven experience delivering information and academic literacy instruction.
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional partnerships.
* Strong communication skills and understanding of learning design frameworks.
Benefits
* Financial benefits: Access to staff‐only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
* Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual influenza vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
* Onsite childcare: Long‐day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au.
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