Discipline Librarian, Researcher Services

Company Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join Griffith Library's Academic Engagement Services team. 

You will help Griffith researchers and Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates to excel through the provision of integrated, high-impact researcher support services. 

We are seeking two dynamic and proactive Discipline Librarians to join our Researcher Services team to support researchers and HDR candidates respectively from Griffith’s Business School and Griffith’s Sciences Group.

Job Description

Join our supportive and dedicated Researcher Services team! 

As a Discipline Librarian reporting to the Coordinator Researcher Services, you will: 

• Foster collaborative relationships across the Academic Engagement Services team, the wider Library portfolio, and with key university entities including the Office for Research, eResearch, and Griffith Graduate Research School.
• Work closely with your colleagues and with other teams across the Library to provide advice to researchers and HDR candidates on topics such as working with literature, scholarly publishing, researcher profiles and metrics and working with data.  
• Develop and evaluate effectiveness of researcher training workshops and eLearning resources. 
• Provide discipline-relevant scholarly information via consultation services with researchers and HDR candidates.  

The role involves interacting face-to-face and virtually with academic staff and students. As such, you will be innovative, open-minded, approachable, collaborative, and have excellent communication, leadership and teamwork skills

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills within a strong ‘One Library’ culture.   

About you  

• Qualifications in librarianship, information management or equivalent.
• Experience in an academic or research library, and an understanding of the evolving research environment within universities.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering workshops and delivering online consultations is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of supporting systematic-style literature reviews, scholarly publishing, researcher profiles and metrics.
• Experience with use of research technologies and research literature focused AI tools.
• Good communication skills with strong client support, teaching, eLearning resource creation, and problem-solving skills. 
• You will be comfortable operating in a rapidly changing environment. Being flexible, open-minded, approachable, collaborative, well-organised and having a strong teamwork ethic is vital.
• You will be committed to a focus on continuous improvement.  

What we can offer  

Two continuing full-time Discipline Librarian roles:  

• Discipline Librarian, Researcher Services (Business) 
• Discipline Librarian, Researcher Services (Science) 

The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 7: $104,504 – $113,219 p.a. + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be $122,270 – $132,466 per annum.

Your primary campus location for:

• Researcher Services (Business) will be based at Brisbane South (Nathan)
• Researcher Services (Science) at Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast

As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.  

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples. 

Qualifications

Additional Information

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information, please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

Our University is committed to fostering a safe, respectful and inclusive community for all. In alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence (2025), Griffith University includes a declaration as part of the recruitment journey to uphold the values and standards of our community. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Why Griffith? 

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We support the professional and personal development of all our employees and invest in the skills of our people. We offer: 

• mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment. 
• salary packaging options and corporate health discounts. 
• generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading. 
• support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.

How to apply 

Please provide the following: 

A cover letter 

• Addressing your suitability for the position (not more than 2 pages) 
• Refer to the 'About you' section above and the Position Description 
• Indicate your preference for the Business or Sciences Discipline Librarian and primary campus location - Brisbane South (Nathan) or Gold Coast.  

Your current CV/Resume 

Applicants must have Australian working rights for the duration of this contract. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check. Sponsorship is not offered for this position. 

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Ryan Weymouth, Coordinator, Researcher Services at [email protected] or via Teams. 

For application or recruitment support please contact Kate Watson - Talent Acquisition Partner via email: [email protected]

Closing date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026 AEST at 11:59 pm. All applications must be submitted online.