Team Leader, Resource Sharing and Collection Development
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
How to Apply
Click 'Apply Now' and submit your resume and a cover letter (max. 3 pages) addressing the selection criteria.
For further information, please contact Melanie Sarten - Acting Senior Manager, Library Collections: P: (02) 4221 3536, E: [email protected]
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 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.
The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.
Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.
