Research Liaison Librarian

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Be challenged and imagine with us as a Research Liaison Librarian at the University of Newcastle, a full-time Callaghan Campus role. You will provide expert advice on literature search strategies, systematic reviews, data management, and publishing support, partnering with researchers and research students to boost library outcomes. You will advise on copyright and impact analysis, keeping pace with publishing trends. This appointment offers 17% superannuation, salary packaging, extra leave, and wellbeing programs. To apply, submit a single PDF containing your cover letter and a response to the essential criteria (max 3 pages) plus your resume, ensuring Australian residency or a valid work permit. Questions to Alison Jordan; closing date 8 February.

Be challenged and imagine with us

As a Research Liaison Librarian, you will engage with the university’s research community and empower them to excel in their work. You will foster a deep understanding of library research services and resources, implementing strategies to increase their usage.

By providing relevant advice, programs, and information services to researchers and higher degree research students, you will play a pivotal role in enabling their success. Your expertise will directly contribute to advancing the university’s research endeavours. 

In this role you will:

• Provide expert advice and support for literature search strategies, systematic reviews, bibliometric tools, and research data management.
• Develop strong relationships with researchers, proactively reaching out to support their academic and publishing needs.
• Assist researchers in navigating scholarly publishing, including advice on Open Access, copyright, strategic publishing, and research impact analysis.

This full time continuing position will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Experience in an academic library or research support environment, with knowledge of academic library resources, research processes, and scholarly publishing.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with researchers.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is Higher Education Worker Level 6 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively. 

These include: 

• 17% super and salary packaging.
• Additional University Holiday days, generous personal, life, and parental leave, annual leave loading, and additional purchased leave scheme.
• Discounts on private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more.
• A range of support and wellbeing programs.

For more information on benefits and conditions, please follow this link.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

The University Library plays a pivotal role in supporting the learning and research needs of the University community. Library staff work in partnership with the University community to provide convenient access to high quality information resources and information management services, tailored programs of student and researcher support, and a first-class learning environment.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description, please only respond to the below in your application).

1. A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
2. Proven ability to develop and deliver research support services and provide advice to diverse stakeholders, incorporating knowledge of systems, resources, tools and pedagogical principles of adult learning.
3. Understanding and ability to apply knowledge of current and emerging global scholarly publishing trends and technologies, and copyright requirements in the content of research support.
4. Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to [email protected].

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Our assessment process

Typically candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an ‘in person’ interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role

Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.

As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.

The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.

Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance—it’s about living our values. Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non-negotiable.

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Alison Jordan, Manager, Academic Services on (02) 4921 6924 or via email at [email protected]

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: [email protected] Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Sunday 8 February at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

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