Collection Specialist

• Full time, Continuing position
• Bundoora campus
• Incumbent required onsite
• Attractive remuneration, 17% super, and leave loading

About the position

We are looking for an enthusiastic, team-focused, experienced individual to join our Library Scholarly Collections Team. This position requires highly developed accuracy, organisational, analytical and operational skills with the ability to develop and deliver creative ideas to support the Library and extended communities. A strong commitment to the provision of high-quality customer services to the La Trobe University community is essential.

The role is also responsible for advice and support for Library Management System workflows related to the procurement and subscription of resources and providing metadata records to enable access and discoverability of resources for users. This position also focuses on the analysis and visualisation of relevant statistics and usage data to advise and make recommendations on collection development, changes to services, processes and procedures.

Working for La Trobe University Library is an exciting and rewarding career option, providing the opportunity to be a part of a team contributing to shaping the success of our students and academics.  Does this sound like you? If so, we want to hear from you.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• Qualifications in information management or a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
• Demonstrated advanced experience relating to metadata creation and maintenance of library resource records
• Demonstrated advanced experience in the acquisitions and cataloguing functions of a library management system.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt procedures or techniques to improve workflows and achieve excellent outcomes in relevant areas of responsibility.
• Ability to develop new and innovative approaches to service delivery to meet identified and emerging needs.
• Sound organisational and time management skills including the ability to set priorities, perform well under pressure and work independently or as a member of a customer focused team.
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiation, effective training and presentation skills; and the ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively across the University.
• Demonstrated competence to operate and learn with confidence in a digitally connected and evolving environment.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

About La Trobe

La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria.  Our teaching and research address some of the most significant issues of our time and we’re passionate about driving change through operational excellence to benefit the communities we serve.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

https://f.io/KDo0ceng

Benefits

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Onsite childcare facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday 17th July 2022.

Position Enquiries:  Kate Allen, [email protected]  

Recruitment Enquiries:  [email protected]

Position Description below: 

 CRS-Collections Specialist - PD.docx

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The University’s Health and Safety Procedure – COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Measures, requires staff engaged to perform work onsite at La Trobe University to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are exempt from being vaccinated due to a recognised medical contraindication.  This position will require the incumbent to work onsite.  As such, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the applicant being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, and providing satisfactory evidence of their vaccination or exemption status to the University.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each "Essential Criteria" only located in the position description.

Please scroll down to apply.

Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.