Librarian (Student Learning)

UWA Library

• Enjoy a diverse role in a professional team of Librarians supporting students on their journey through University.
• Level 6, part-time appointment (0.9 FTE) fixed-term appointment until 17th October 2024.
• Base salary range: $87,460 – $92,430 p.a. (pro-rata) 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 learning, teaching 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 learning, teaching and research needs.

The University Library has two sections – Research & Collections and Engagement & Experience. The Engagement & Experience team is responsible for provision of research and teaching support, inquiry and reference services, student IT support, library spaces and facilities, information literacy and research skills training, lending, and collection development and management.

About the opportunity
As the appointee you will, under general direction, provide professional learning support services to students, including the provision of information literacy skills resources and training, support for student transition programmes and a comprehensive reference service.
As part of the Student Experience & Learning portfolio, you will contribute to the development and delivery of a suite of frontline library services to the broader University community.

About you
As the appointee, under general direction you will provide professional learning support services to students, including the provision of information literacy skills resources and training, support for student transition programmes and a comprehensive reference service.
As part of the Student Experience & Learning portfolio, you will contribute to the development and delivery of a suite of frontline library services to the broader University community.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Library and Information Studies (recognised for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association).
• Substantial experience in delivering client services, preferably in a library environment.
• Highly developed organisational skills with demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in a range of relevant software applications including Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work cohesively within a team environment.
• Ability to solve problems and produce innovative solutions.
• Ability to effectively support a diverse range of clients in identifying, accessing, and using information resources.

Note, the below may be requirements of this position:

• Occasional travel within the state may be required.
• Regular shift work.
• Occasional weekend work.
• Some afterhours work may be required.
• Occasional travel to work across multiple libraries.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  P21 206 POSITION DESCRIPTION [Librarian (Student Learning)] - Position Number [108600, 108610, 108935, 108530, 108790, 108525, ~ Level [6] (2).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 Tuesday, 5 March 2024.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Sarah Cesare on (08) 6488 7039 or at sarah.cesare@uwa.edu.au.

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

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workspace where individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are welcomed and valued. We are actively seeking candidates who bring diverse talents, ideas, and experiences to our team. We encourage applications from individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are also encouraged to apply for this job.

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.