Electronic Resources Member

Job Description:

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours)
• Duration: Continuing role
• Remuneration: Level 5 $88,717k + 17% superannuation + leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (hybrid)

Why Your Role Matters

The Team Member, Electronic Resources ensures effective discovery and access to electronic materials through the precise description and configuration of online resources and monitoring of any access requirements.

The role of Team Member, Electronic Resources reports to either Manager, Electronic Resources and Data Quality or the Manager, Electronic Resources and has no direct reports.

What you will do

• Timely and responsive, client-focussed service delivery, advice and liaison with library users by responding to individual queries, particularly in the area of access.
• Ensure metadata is accurate and current by curating records to support discovery to resources.
• Make operational decisions on the provisions/availability or deployment of print and online resources for course readings.
• Apply sound knowledge of appropriate provisions of the Copyright Act 1968 and University licences to day-to-day work.
• Participate in continuous process improvement, including evaluation of current work practices and policy.
• Proactively engage with webinars, and system updates to identify emerging trends and technical enhancements, providing highlights to the Unit.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
• Ensure hazards and risks (psychosocial and physical) are identified and controlled for tasks, projects, and activities that pose a health and safety risk within your area of responsibility.

About You

• Degree from a higher education institution or equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated experience and skill in electronic resources management, cataloguing, application of metadata in an academic library or equivalent environment.
• Proven accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to analyse management information and data and provide advice based on the analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply procedures to a range of online tools independently and to support and leading team members.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to write and present reports to the team and stakeholders.
• Ability to organise own work within a team environment, establish priorities and meet deadlines and goals.
• Demonstrated ability in learning and applying AI tools, and analysing their impact on library users and services.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full ongoing rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position. The role offers flexible working arrangements and is based in Sydney – Kensington campus.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year period
• Discounts and entitlements

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. You will also be asked to answer the 3 following questions in the application form - you will be able to write your answers in the online form itself once you click "apply" (you will be able to save and return to your answers before submitting):

1. Describe a time you were faced with a problem concerning descriptive records, data access, or system configuration within a library or university environment. What steps did you take to resolve the issue, and what was the outcome? Please include the tools or systems you have used and how you ensured accuracy and attention to detail in your work.

2. Can you give an example of when you used information or data to help improve a process or solve a problem? What steps did you take, and how did you share your ideas or recommendations with your team or others involved?

3. Can you tell us about a time when you had to manage multiple tasks or projects in a busy work environment? How did you prioritise your work, stay organised, and ensure you achieved a successful outcome within the required deadlines?

You can send via the ‘Apply Now’ button. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Applications close: 7pm Sunday 14^th June 2026.

Get in touch for questions or support: Derek Chen [email protected] or Michelle Jo, [email protected]

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.