About the Role
The Graduate Library Officer is a developmental position for those intending to undertake UniSA’s Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Management or who have recently completed Postgraduate studies in Information Management. The Graduate Library Officer will develop the skills and knowledge to enable them to successfully undertake duties within the library and information science profession whilst undertaking rotations though various service areas of the Library.
This role requires changes in the duties undertaken at intervals determined by the Deputy Director to provide opportunities to broaden experience and allow the Library to respond to new university priorities.
About UniSA
The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
The University of South Australia Library supports the University’s teaching learning and research mission through provision of relevant information resources and associated services. The Library also coordinates copyright for the University. There are four campus libraries, located at City East, City West, Magill, and Mawson Lakes as well as the Off Campus Library Service. Information technology and information resource management services are on the Mawson Lakes campus. The Library has growing research collections with over 700,000 eBooks and online journals as well as print resources and archival collections.
The Library is operating in an environment of increasing availability of and demand for digital information, and plays a significant role in training staff and students in information skills.
Essential Skills and Experience
1. Recent Graduate from UniSA or expected completion by end of 2024 in a related discipline
2. Eligible to meet the requirements for entry into Postgraduate studies in Information Management at the University of South Australia
3. Demonstrated ability to quickly become a productive member of a cross-functional team
4. Demonstrated written, verbal and interpersonal skills to enable effective communication and interaction with other people at appropriate levels of the organisation
5. Understanding of, and commitment to, a high level of customer service
Benefits
Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:
6. Access to great personal development opportunities
7. Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
8. Flexible working conditions
9. A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
10. Staff study support
Culture
As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.
Start Your Unstoppable Career
For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6042.
Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 13 May 2024
Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.
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