Casual Library Technician

• Hourly rate up to $51.06 plus super
• Located at our Coffs Harbour Campus
• Join our collaborative and inclusive team

Southern Cross University is a dynamic, ambitious institution focussed on its purpose of changing lives through revolutionary learning and research with real impact. Our game changing Southern Cross Model brings a deeper learning experience, improving individual student outcomes, quality of life and a better way to learn. Our world-ranked research is driving positive impact for our communities, environment and economy.

Working at Southern Cross University combines a rare combination of being surrounded by ambitious students, amazing and dedicated colleagues and an environment of stunning natural beauty. We are leaders in our communities in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, Coffs Harbour and the Gold Coast and pride ourselves on helping shape a better tomorrow.

Southern Cross University’s Library Services is seeking a Casual Library Technician at our Coffs Harbour campus to fulfil a vital role providing client focussed information services to students and staff from the University, TAFE and the Coffs Harbour Senior College.

Duties will include answering inquiries, using library and university systems, collaborating with internal teams and stakeholders and participating in collection maintenance and promotional activities.

You will be committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all library users, utilizing your excellent communication and customer service skills. In addition, you will have:

• Experience providing client services using library management systems and advanced communication technology skills.
• Experience using library classification schemes and assisting students and staff with basic information queries and technical troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated interpersonal, teamwork and time management skills together with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Proven negotiation skills and ability to effectively engage with a diverse client group.
• Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and a working knowledge of equity and WHS principles in the workplace.

The hourly rate ranges from $47.55 - $51.06 plus superannuation. Hours may vary from 14 to 25 hours each week, including weekend shifts.

In addition, our staff benefit from flexible work arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, employee assistance programs and professional learning opportunities.

Find out more about working at SCU by visiting Why Work at SCU.

Applicants must apply online and attach a CV and cover letter responding to the ‘About you’ section of this advertisement by the closing date. Information to support you prepare your application is available on our website. If you experience difficulties applying online or need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].  

Job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Closing Date: 11.30pm AEST, Monday 15 April 2024

Southern Cross University is committed to ensuring that the University reflects the rich diversity across the region in which the University’s campuses are located.

The University encourages applications from people of all ages, women, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people living with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people who openly identify as LGBTQI+.

We encourage applications from people with disability and will provide adjustments to the recruitment process upon request.

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