Library Learning Services Specialist

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia University of New South Wales Full time

Job no: 516111

Work type:
full time

Location:
Sydney, NSW

Categories:
Library

Library Learning Services Specialist

  • Employment Type: Full Time (35 hour week)
  • Duration: Continuing and Fixed Term roles available
  • Remuneration: $ 71,629 $ 75, % superannuation and leave loading)
  • Location: Kensington NSW

About UNSW:

UNSW isn't like other places you've worked. Yes, we're a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do. Taking this combined approach is what makes our work matter.

It's the reason we're one of the top 50 universities in the world and a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight.

If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you're in the right place.


Why Your Role Matters:


Library Learning Services Specialists deliver innovative, sustainable, scaleable and high quality services to meet the rapidly-changing expectations of students, staff and stakeholders via face to face and digital channels and contribute to the development and provision of an adaptive, collaborative, student-centred and high-performing professional culture within the Learning Services team.

All Library Learning Services Specialists work closely with staff from other units of the Library and the University to ensure the provision of a high level of service to clients.


Who You Are:

  • ALIA accredited library and information science qualification conferring eligibility for ALIA Associate or Technician Membership, or combination of relevant qualifications and experience
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality, consistent and effective Library and information services to students in a higher education environment
  • Knowledge of best practice and current trends in frontline library service delivery in an academic environment
  • Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise and communicate with clients
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and professional skills, including the ability to engage positively and maturely with clients
  • Ability to work and make decisions in a multitasking role with overlapping priorities and deadlines within a team environment
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays and to work at different campuses as required
  • Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training

How to Apply:

Please submit your CV and a cover letter no more than two pages long containing your response to the following two targeted questions:

  • What interests you about working in a higher education library environment?
  • How do your skills and experience align with the following position requirements?
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate and engage with clients in a positive and professional manner.
  • Demonstrated ability to work and make decisions in a multitasking role with overlapping priorities and deadlines within a team environment, while delivering high quality, consistent, and effective Library and information services to higher education students.

Applications close:
Monday 5 June - Before 11:55pm


Get in Touch:

Georgia Kelso

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion.

Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

Advertised: 26 May 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 05 Jun 2023 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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