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Library technician

Perth
Curtin University Of Technology
Library
Posted: 28 May
Offer description

$80,467 - $88,022 (G05) per annum (3.5% increase June 2025), plus 17% super
- 1x Full time, permanent and 1x Full time, 12 Month fixed term contract available
- Enjoy working within a friendly and supportive team environment

**Job Reference**: 1004889

**University Library**
**The TL Robertson Library is a vibrant hub of knowledge at Curtin University which provides an array of innovative services and programs to support the University's research and the development of students as independent learners and researchers. Open 24/7, the library stands as one of Western Australia's busiest, bustling with study spaces, exhibition areas, numerous function and event venues and a creative Makerspace!

**About the Role**:
Are you passionate about libraries and helping people? Do you thrive in a dynamic and friendly team environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We're looking for 2 x **Library Technician's** to join our** University Library team**. In this role, you'll play a key part in connecting users with the information and resources they need. From assisting users in accessing library services and facilities to maintaining physical and electronic collections, your work will help create a seamless and enriching library experience.

You'll also contribute to organising and managing information, supporting the development of the library catalogue, and maintaining the University's institutional repository of research outputs. Working collaboratively with a supportive team, you'll help create a high-quality service environment that evolves to meet changing needs.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in an engaging and ever-evolving library setting, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note, we have one full time, permanent position and one full time, 12-month fixed term contract position available.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- Deliver high-quality, responsive services to clients and stakeholders, ensuring timely issue resolution and offering expert advice on accessing relevant resources.
- Provide training to staff and clients as needed, enhancing their understanding of library systems and services.
- Contribute to the development, review, and refinement of policies and procedures to improve service delivery.
- Assist in managing the daily operations of key library functions, including document delivery and student reading list services, under the guidance of a supervisor.
- Locate, retrieve, and supply information resources as part of document delivery, loan, or acquisition processes.

**We are looking for**:

- Minimum completion of a relevant Library Technician diploma together with relevant work experience.
- Ability to work independently and proactively, adapting to changing environments while managing time effectively and meeting deadlines.
- Proven experience in delivering high-quality, client-focused services, with a strong aptitude for innovative problem-solving.
- Ability to collaborate with other library staff to plan, coordinate and deliver information programs, activities and support materials.

**Role Requirements**:

- For the continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered
- For the fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of the role

**Selection Criteria**:

- Completion of a relevant diploma together with relevant work experience and eligibility for Library Technician membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
- Demonstrated knowledge of scholarly information resources and the processes required to obtain, organise and provide access to them.
- Demonstrated commitment to providing high-quality, client-focussed services.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate orally and in writing with a wide variety of people and with cross-cultural sensitivity.
- Demonstrated ability to co-ordinate work group activities and work effectively within a team situation.
- Demonstrated ability to plan work outcomes and prioritise tasks in order to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently.

**About Curtin University**

**What We Offer You**:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!

**Join Us!**

**If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents**:

- CV
- Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria in the advert

**Applications close: Sunday, 08 June 2025.**
- Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the

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