Collections Officer | Part-Time Temporary

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 3
Salary: $72,889 - $78,177 plus superannuation
Position No: 14019
Directorate: Transport Canberra and City Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 12 April 2024
Contact Officer: Amy Chan on ********@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 5***

Details: Libraries ACT provides public library services to the Canberra the community over ten sites, online and through a range of services and programs, e.g. Book Clubs, Home Library, interlibrary loans.

As vibrant community hubs, libraries in the ACT enjoys high levels of use and support. They are dynamic places where the vision is literacy and learning for life.

Position Overview

The Collections Officer is a key member of the Collections team. As part of the day-to-day duties and responsibilities, using the library’s integrated library management system, the Collections Officer maintains Libraries ACT’s Book Club and interlibrary loans services, and other collection-related duties. We are looking for candidates who are innovative, interested in how collections and information technology can meet customer expectations, and enjoy the challenges of a fast-paced environment. This position works collaboratively with all library staff.

The ACT Public Service supports workforce diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally diverse people and those who identify as LGBTIQ are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility/Other Requirements: Relevant qualification in library and information studies (as defined by ALIA) or part-way to completion, is desirable but not mandatory.

Notes: This is a temporary position available from 6 May 2024 until 24 January 2025 with possibility of extension. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. This position is part-time at (30) hours per week and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.

How to Apply: Interested applicants are requested to submit an application no more than two pages addressing the attached selection criteria (What you require), a current curriculum vitae and contact details of at least one referee.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now button below.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

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This is a temporary position available from 6 May 2024 until 24 January 2025 with possibility of extension. This position is part-time at (30) hours per week and the full-time salary noted above will be pro-rata.