Senior Library Officer (Collection & Access Services)

• Level 4, part-time (0.4 FTE), fixed-term appointment till December 2025 (Parental leave cover)
• Base salary range: $70,905– $75,319 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team
The University Library provides information resources, services, systems and spaces to support, stimulate and innovate teaching, learning and research. The University Library is committed to developing and delivering services to be strategic enablers for the University in meeting its goals; enabling and promoting the creation, storage, transfer and seamless access to information and collaborating closely with the University community to deliver innovative solutions for their research, teaching and learning needs.
The University Library has two sections Research and Collections and Engagement and Experience. Research and Collections provides a range of library services including the acquisition, management and discovery of digital, electronic and physical resources; development and delivery of research publication and data services; records and archive management; digitisation; and other digital initiatives.
Collections and Access Services is part of the Research and Collections section of the Library and provides collection services including acquisition, cataloguing, interlibrary loans, document delivery, reading list management, and resource discovery.

About the opportunity
As the appointee you will, under general direction, provide expertise in acquiring and managing digital, electronic and print information resources, document delivery and interlibrary loan services, and maintenance of high-quality data according to standards, procedures and guidelines.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Year 12 or equivalent competency; a library technician qualification is desirable
• Considerable relevant experience at an appropriate level
• Well-developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills and relevant software applications including Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work cohesively within a team environment

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Postion Description - Senior Library Officer (517297).pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday 3rd July 2024

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.