Job Description
* Ongoing and Part-time opportunities at HEW Level 3.
* Bankstown (0.5 FTE part-time) and Campbelltown (1 FTE) campuses with rostered start and finish times.
* Salary: $70,949 – $77,368 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.
Deliver welcoming, well-maintained library spaces that enhance student learning.
The Opportunity
As a Library Experience Officer, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and functional environment for students and staff. This position ensures that library spaces are open, tidy, and conducive to learning, while supporting the smooth operation of library services.
You will manage physical collections, process materials, and assist with intercampus deliveries and document requests. Your work will help maintain the integrity of library resources and ensure timely access for users.
Beyond operational tasks, you will engage with students, providing guidance on library facilities and wayfinding. By contributing to promotions and events, you will help foster a sense of belonging and connection within the library community.
What Success Looks Like:
* Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming library spaces for all users.
* Process and shelve materials accurately and efficiently.
* Support timely delivery of scholarly resources across campuses.
* Assist students with wayfinding and facility use.
* Collaborate with library staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
Please refer to the Position Description for full details.
About You
* Completion of or progress toward a relevant TAFE certificate, or equivalent experience.
* Ability to follow instructions and maintain accuracy, including knowledge of Dewey Decimal System.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe suite for data input and scanning.
* Capacity to perform manual handling tasks and work on your feet for extended periods.
* Flexibility to work rostered hours and travel between campuses as required.
Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:
* Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
* Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
* Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
* Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.
Application Details
* Position Enquiries: Direct to Lisa Tyson, Deputy University Librarian via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF339I.
* Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 4 February 2026.
* Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
* How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University's online recruitment system will be considered.
Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].
About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.
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