Overview
At State Library Victoria, we believe that access to information and stories builds knowledge, strengthens community and inspires our future. Our recent redevelopment transformed our services and spaces, enhancing our role as a driver of Victoria’s education, innovation, tourism and creative industries.
- VPS 2.1 position close to home in Mt Helen, Ballarat!
- Support a heritage collection for an iconic State institution
- Part-time (0.8 FTE), Fixed term (until 30 January 2026)
About the Opportunity
The Collection Storage and Logistics Technician at our Ballarat Off Site Storage (BOSS) facility reports to the Collection Storage Manager. The role collaborates with other Collection Access Branch staff and stakeholders to ensure the delivery of Library services and supports offsite collection housing, shelving and retrieval processes.
The Collection Storage and Logistics Technician (BOSS) supports the delivery of collection materials within agreed standards and contributes to maintenance and storage of collection items to ensure they can easily be located by staff. The position processes collection material to support usage and contributes to the ongoing improvement of collection logistics workflows to ensure best practice service standards.
While the role offers the prospect to engage with the collection items, you will primarily be engaged in retrieval activities, located at our Ballarat site. The Collection Storage and Logistics Technician (BOSS) works on-site between 10am and 6pm, with each shift being 6:46 hours, including an unpaid meal break. Rostered work days are Mondays to Thursdays plus alternate Sundays. Working as part of a small team, your start and finish times will be scheduled to ensure staff coverage between the hours of 10am and 6pm.
About You
The ideal candidate demonstrates the capability to perform a range of digital administrative tasks using Outlook, Excel Word and MS Teams and is adept at using technology such as tablets, iPhones, printers and computers. In addition to your capacity to follow guidelines and procedures, you possess the willingness to work across a large site, carrying out a range of manual handling tasks.
In addition, you will come to us with:
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of collection retrieval and reshelving.
- Understanding of library collection logistics and library circulation systems.
- Demonstrated capability in prioritising work tasks to deliver quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
- Experience handling heritage and general collection items (highly desirable).
- Qualifications in Library, museum studies or similar field (desirable).
About the Library
State Library Victoria is Australia's oldest public library, and one of the first free public libraries in the world.
We believe in the power of knowledge to change lives. Free to access and open to all, the Library enriches the cultural, educational, social and economic lives of all Victorians.
State Library Victoria preserves and shares the stories of Victoria and the world, and is a major destination for stimulating cultural experiences, contemporary debates, and community-driven collecting. We encourage learning, exploration, imagination, and creativity, opening up possibilities for all Victorians.
State Library Victoria is a child-safe organisation. A valid Working with Children Check will be required before commencing.
State Library Victoria promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of all people. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from cultural and linguistic diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+, D/deaf, disabled, neurodiverse people and people of all ages and abilities to apply.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button to submit your application via Careers.Vic.
The following documents should be attached to your application:
- Resume
- Cover letter (maximum 3 pages) summarising how you meet the key selection criteria in the
(For more information on format and content of your application, please see how to apply for a job on the Careers Vic site).
Enquiries
To arrange a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact Rob Waterfall, Collection Storage Manager via
For assistance with the application process please contact us at .
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📌 Collection Storage and Logistics Technician, Collection Storage (BOSS)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 City of Ballarat