Library Services Officer
Job Summary
Griffith University Library operates five campus libraries and provides services and expertise to the Griffith University teaching learning and research community. Library Campus Services Team work closely with clients and establish and maintain strong relationships to deliver useful and timely products and services and access to resources.
As a Library Services Officer Library Campus Services you will provide a range of frontline services including general enquiries research assistance resource access and computing assistance to clients delivered through face to face telephone and digital service points.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver a positive library experience to all library clients by providing online and on-campus support covering multiple services and resources.
- Support clients in accessing and using a range of library resources using the library catalogue electronic databases and online products.
- Support clients in developing their initiative and problem-solving ability through fostering information literacy skills at first tier and facilitating their learning journeys.
- Assist with research and referencing for assignments direct to self-help resources and escalate when appropriate.
- Support the supply of Interlibrary loans to other institutions and assist in providing access to materials via course reading lists as well as contribute to library projects.
- Use digital literacy skills to diagnose access issues referring to other teams as required.
- Undertake regular personal and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills to enable a high level of service in a continuously changing environment.
About you
- The occupant of this position will have completed or be enrolled in an Australian Library and Information Association accredited course with relevant experience or relevant library experience.
What we can offer
This is a full-time continuing opportunity based at Brisbane City (South Bank). However applicants must also be available to work at other campus libraries including Brisbane City (CBD) Logan and Brisbane South (Nathan).
HEW 4 Salary Base range - $76126- $80321 plus17% superannuation. The full package range is - $89067 - $93976.
Additional Information :
Why join Griffith
As a values-led organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities.
- Some mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment.
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
Griffiths strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).
Griffith Universitys campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever youre 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 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 Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
- A cover letter (maximum of two pages) addressing your suitability for the position referring to the job description above and the Position Description. (If applying through Indeed job board please include your cover letter in your resume).
- Your current CV/Resume.
Applicants must have Australian working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position and successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.
For further information specifically about this role please contact Hugh Stocks Library Campus Supervisor via email:
Closing date: Sunday 8th November 2026 at 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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