Cataloguing and Metadata Officer
Cataloguing and Metadata Officer
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Job Description
Library Services SMB Campus
Full-time continuing appointment
HEW 5 - $79177 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuationPosition closing date: 17/08/2025
Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support social equity skills and employment we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning skills and research locally regionally and globally.
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat Berwick Gippsland and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.
About the role
You will be responsible for cataloguing classifying and processing Library materials for the creation and modification of database records. You will also contribute to the development and maintenance of the University Librarys electronic resources and other collections and actively participate in associated projects.
You will:
contribute to the maintenance processing and integrity of the Librarys bibliographic database;
perform quality control activities in the Library Management System (LMS);
contribute to the Libraries Australia Record Import Service activities; and
actively participate contribute and support training of local cataloguing processes projects and initiatives.
About you
Reporting to the Cataloguing and Metadata Librarian you will have demonstrated knowledge of cataloguing schemas rules practices and procedures including the ability to identify problems evaluate and find solutions.
You will possess:
knowledge of cataloguing schemas rules practices and procedures;
experience in the use of online cataloguing tools and integrated library management systems with a demonstrated understanding of metadata standards and application; and
understanding of the role of information resources and services in a higher education environment;
How to apply
Please apply by Sunday 17 August 2025.
Applicants are required to submit a resume and a response to the key selection criteria.
Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program whereby we will respond to every applicant.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application please email the Recruitment team or phone. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
