Description:
DescriptionSenior Library Technician (Libraries)
Based on our Sydney Campus
Full-time, Continuing
- Join a university that prepares students for a fulfilling life, not just a career
- Be part of a welcoming community of professionals, academics and students
- $82,366 to $90,579, pa (Level 5) + 13.75% 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
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 sits within the Pro Vice Chancellor, Student Experience portfolio which includes Student Success, Indigenous Education, Chaplaincy, Libraries, Student Life and Wellness.
This position provides front line service to all staff and students across the University and reports to the Manager, Access Services.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervising, training, and coordinating staff.
- Coordinating and participating in management of the Library collections, including acquiring, cataloguing, classifying and end-processing information resources for inclusion.
- Coordinating and participating in resource sharing practices and processes;
- Coordinating and participating in circulation and lending services.
- Assisting library clients with information and research enquiries.
- Participating in the development and training of the Library procedures.
- Participating in the development and delivery of research skills instruction and support.
- Monitoring and reporting on designated areas of responsibility including key performance indicators, usage and other statistics as required.
ABOUT YOU
We seek a customer focused professional to join the team and contribute to the overall success of day-to-day operations of the University Library
- Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.
- Proven ability to promote a supportive and harmonious work environment, effectively managing interpersonal dynamics and fostering team collaboration.
- A formal qualification with relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of experience and education/training.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise staff effectively.
- Knowledge of the principles of library information services and a demonstrated ability to follow and interpret policies, procedures and standards.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the processes required to obtain scholarly information resources and to provide access to these resources.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the acquisition, processing, and management of library resources.
- Demonstrated ability to apply high level communication, customer service and interpersonal skills and interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to display initiative and reliability, assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.
- 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
- Discounted study at the University
- Generous training and development opportunities
CONTACT US
For enquiries about the role or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Marcia Rodrigues Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]
For all job specific enquires please contact Access Librarian, Ruwani Perera [email protected]
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 10 May 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.