Library Technician

Library Technician

Based on our Sydney Campus

Full-time, Continuing role

• Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research
• Join the university that takes a personalised approach to education
• $75,420 to $80,993 pa (Level 4) plus 14% superannuation

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role sits within the Pro Vice Chancellor, Student Experience portfolio which includes Student Success, Indigenous Education, Chaplaincy, Libraries, Student Life and Wellness.

The University Library consists of six libraries networked across Australia. While the individual libraries are managed locally, they report nationally to the University Librarian. This role will report to the Manager, Access Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing circulation and lending services as well as assisting library clients with information and general research enquiries.
• Participating in the acquisition, copy cataloguing, serials fulfilment and maintenance and end-processing of information resources for inclusion in the library collection.
• Assisting with the delivery of research skills instruction.
• Providing supervision of casual employees.
• Participating in the development of procedures and subsequent training of library staff in those procedures.
• Developing and maintaining an understanding of the library services as a whole, including workflows, the roles and responsibilities of other staff and relevant policies, procedures and systems.
• Comply with all other reasonable training and duties as identified by the line manager (or delegate).
• Comply with University policies and procedures in all aspects of their work and conduct.

ABOUT YOU

• Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.
• Completion of a relevant formal qualification with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
• Experienced in the principles of library information services and a demonstrated ability to follow and interpret policies, procedures and standards.
• Demonstrated ability to apply high level communication, customer service and interpersonal skills (both oral and written).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the processes required to obtain scholarly information resources and to provide access to these resources.
• Demonstrated ability to display initiative and reliability, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.
• Effective time management and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, solve problems, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• The ability to work cooperatively with others to accomplish joint tasks and common objectives in own team and across the university.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using and promoting a range of information technology services, including the ability to apply skills required to use a range of Library related software.

BENEFITS

• On-site gym and fitness programs available
• Located in historic Fremantle
• Discounted study at the University

CONTACT US

For enquiries about the role or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Marcia Rodrigues, Talent Acquisition Partner at ***************@nd.edu.au

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter, which includes responses to the selection criteria (About You) outlining your suitability for the role.  

Applications close 28 June 2024

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.