Librarian (Student Learning)

UWA Library

• Enjoy a diverse role in a professional team of Librarians supporting students on their journey through University
• Two positions available
• One full-time, fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2023
• One part-time (0.6 FTE), ongoing appointment
• Base salary range: Level 6 $84,665 – $89,477 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

The University Library provides information resources, services, systems, and spaces to support, stimulate, and innovate learning, teaching and research. The University Library is committed to developing and delivering services to be strategic enablers for the University in meeting its goals; enabling and promoting the creation, storage, transfer, and seamless access to information and collaborating closely with the University community to deliver innovative solutions for their learning, teaching and research needs.

The University Library has two sections – Research & Collections and Engagement & Experience. The Engagement & Experience team is responsible for provision of research and teaching support, inquiry and reference services, student IT support, library spaces and facilities, information literacy and research skills training, lending, and collection development and management.

About the opportunity

As the appointee, under general direction you will provide professional learning support services to students, including the provision of information literacy skills resources and training, support for student transition programmes and a comprehensive reference service.

As part of the Student Experience & Learning portfolio, you will contribute to the development and delivery of a suite of frontline library services to the broader University community.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate :

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency; a qualification in library and information studies is desirable.
• Substantial experience in delivering client services, preferably in a library environment
• Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly developed organisational skills with demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in a range of relevant software applications including Microsoft Office products
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work cohesively within a team environment
• Ability to solve problems and produce innovative solutions
• Ability to effectively support a diverse range of clients in identifying, accessing, and using information resources

Note: Occasional travel within the state may be required

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   P21 206 POSITION DESCRIPTION [Librarian (Student Learning)] - Position Number [108600, 108610, 108935, 108530, 108790, 108525, _.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 23 January 2023

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace.  We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution.  We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:09 Jan 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:23 Jan 2023 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time