Library Services Officer

Griffith University Library operates five campus libraries across four campus locations 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

Library Services Officer Library Campus Services provides 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.
• Library Services Officers must be available for public holidays shift and weekend work.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is continuing opportunity based at Brisbane City (South Bank). As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 4 Salary Base range - $73623.10 - $77680.40 17% super. Full package range is - $86139.03 - $90886.07.

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
• 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
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities

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. 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.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For further information relating to the position please contact Michelle Postlethwaite Coordinator Library Campus Experience

Closing date: Sunday 8th June @ 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online