Manager, Library Innovation & AI Full-time

Manager, Library Innovation & AI

Position Description

Classification: Senior Manager 1 (Specialist) Salary package: $138,182 – $144,783 per annum plus 17% superannuation Terms: Full-time, Fixed-term 18 months

• Professional and collaborative work environment
• Mentoring and ongoing career development
• Excellent remuneration and benefits packages
• Annual Leave Loading
• Salary sacrificing options for cars, parking, technology, childcare and more

Position overview

This position contributes to the University Library's activities, programs, and platforms that support the University's teaching and research. As part of the Library this position will lead the Library in understanding, innovating and deploying AI literacies, identifying and implementing AI driven solutions and the monitoring and evaluating the performance of Library related initiatives.

The Library

The University Library is part of Research Infrastructure and Entities business unit of the Research and Innovation Portfolio. The University Library is a key piece of research infrastructure for researchers and students. The Library consists of Academic Skills, Client Services and the Collection Access and Discovery units.

The Portfolio

The Research and Innovation Portfolio provides leadership and support for the University's research strategy, partnerships and impact agenda. It brings together expertise across research development, infrastructure, researcher training as well as commercialisation, and industry engagement.

The Person

You have a strategic approach to innovation, with a demonstrated capacity to translate innovation into practical, solutions, ideally within a higher education, or research environment.

You are an experienced professional who understands contemporary scholarly practice and the role of research infrastructure in supporting research, teaching, learning, and academic excellence.

You will bring a high-level knowledge of artificial intelligence in GLAM [Galleries, Libraries Archives and Museums] which is grounded in ethics, governance, and evaluation frameworks.

You will have a considered understanding of academic integrity.

You are a collaborative relationship‑builder who can engage confidently with diverse stakeholders across the Library and wider University community, influencing outcomes through clear, respectful communication.

You can guide initiatives from concept to adoption, mentor and coach staff, and will build AI literacy and capability.

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion.

For further information please contact, Tom Foley, Interim University Librarian, tom.foley@anu.edu.au

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria of no more than two (2) pages.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.