Library and Archives Officer

1 week ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia National Museum of Australia Full time

The National Museum of Australia (the Museum) is committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workforce. We welcome applications from across our community including, Australian First Nations peoples, women, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those who identify as LGBTIQ+, mature aged employees and carers.

In general, positions at the Museum are described as 'Identified positions' to signify that our roles require an understanding of the issues affecting Australian First Nations peoples. Our staff also require the ability to communicate and engage respectfully, authentically, and ethically with Australian First Nations peoples, businesses, and communities to build trust and long-term relationships.

The Museum is also committed to ensuring a child-safe and child-friendly environment. All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to, and support for these principles in theory and practice.About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably experienced and qualified person to join our library team. The Library and Archives Officer role is a vacant ongoing position and previous experience working within a specialist library environment is an advantage. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work as part of a small team of two, and at times in a solo capacity.

The Library and Archives Officer supports the Library and Archives Coordinator across a diverse range of collection management tasks and in delivering information services. The Research Library is co-located offsite with our Collection Repository at Mitchell, and as such, a current class C driver's license is essential.

Your duties will include accessioning and cataloguing physical collection materials and undertaking other collection maintenance duties as required. You will also be responsible for monitoring and responding to requests and inquiries, and provide friendly and knowledgeable assistance to Museum staff, external patrons and other key stakeholders, both in-person and remotely.

Application process
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To apply, please submit a copy of your resume and responses to the position description selection criteria by including examples demonstrating your experience and how you will apply your relevant technical skills. Applications should also include contact details for two referees.

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