Library Officer Special Collections
Library Officer Special Collections
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Job Description
About The Team
TheLibraryis primarily responsible for providing information resources and services to the academic community in support of learning teaching and research. Weprovide a friendly engaging and professional service focused collections training and assistance in the location and use of information resources and an environment conducive to study. The Resources & Collections section of the library is crucial managing our extensive physical and digital collections including the Special Collections.
Your New Role!
Under the guidance of our Senior Library Officer Special Collections youll play a crucial role in the dynamic operations of our Librarys Special Collections. This role requires your presence on campus working handson with a rich diverse and unique range of materials. Your responsibilities will include:
Sorting indexing and digitisingmaterials
Preserving and storingmaterials
Facilitating accessto our stored collections
Assisting with collection maintenance activities
Contributing to the descriptionof materials in our integrated management system.
Please refer to the Position Description for further details.
What We Offer You!
This Continuous Part time 22.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $62K $76K (pro rata) plus 17 employer superannuation contributions.
Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with worldclass facilities along with a variety of benefits including:
Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 8 increase!
Cultural Load and allowance providing up to $8944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
Indigenous Language Allowance
Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit
Employee Assistance Program
Oncampus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information check out our benefits and services page!
Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application
A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
Your most recent resume (CV)
Selection Criteria:
Completion of year 12; or equivalent relevant experience or combination of relevant experience and education/training.
Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a variety of teams as required.
Analytical and problemsolving skills
Attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
Experience in the effective use of software applications and library management systems.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Sharon WoodgateOutram Senior Library Officer Special Collections and quote JR103172 as the reference.
Applications Close on 24 April 2025 11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
