Support Librarian (HEO 6)

• Based in the University Library at the City West campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $87,955 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

Reporting Manager: Library Services, the Support Librarian is a member of the Library Services team and provides support for teaching, learning, research and client services activities and provides technical expertise in information discovery and resource use.

Standard hours apply for this position.   No rostered work outside of 7am to 7pm, however occasional weekend work applies (approximately four (4) shifts per year on a Saturday or Sunday, of four (4) hours, either from 10am to 2pm, or 2pm to 6pm, which can be worked from home.

About UniSA 

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.
The University of South Australia Library supports the University’s teaching, learning and research mission through the provision of relevant information resources and associated services. The Library also coordinates copyright for the University. There are four campus libraries located at City East, City West, Magill and Mawson Lakes and an off-campus Library Service that supports regional engagement at Whyalla and Mt Gambier. Information technology and information resource management services are managed from the Mawson Lakes campus. 

The Library operates in an environment of increasing availability of digital information in support of the University’s Digital Learning Strategy. As such, it has accelerated its commitment to acquire the vast majority of resources in digital format which are accessible and discoverable via an established next generation Library Management System. The Library has a growing research collection with over 700,000 ebooks and online journals available anytime, anywhere, on any device. The Library maintains a targeted, high quality print collection and is the custodian of several valuable special collections including the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Library.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Management or equivalent skills and knowledge
• Knowledge of emergent technologies and an ability to assess and apply them in a Library environment
• An extensive knowledge of information sources in all formats and a proven ability in searching databases and other web-based products and services
• Demonstrated understanding of the changing Australian higher education and academic library sectors and the distinctive profile of the University of South Australia
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to work successfully with people at all levels within and outside of the University, and the ability to lead, supervise staff and participate in teams

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as: 

• Access to great personal development opportunities 
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• Flexible working conditions 
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 
• A variety of leave arrangements

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment.  Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 

Start Your Unstoppable Career!  

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA .  The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.
Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Consultant: Recruitment Central.  For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 5840. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 25 February 2024

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment. 
 
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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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