Library Assistant

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia La Trobe University Full time

Apply now Job no: 569279
Work type: Continuing
Location: Melbourne (Bundoora)
Categories: Library, HEO3

  • Based at our vibrant La Trobe University's Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
  • Part time .40 FTE / 2 days/week per role
  • 2 x Ongoing opportunities available
  • Higher Education Officer (HEO) Level 3
  • Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position

The Library Assistant roles work within the Library Environments team, ensuring that library books and resources are accurately and efficiently processed, Library spaces are maintained, and customer enquiries resolved in a courteous and effective manner.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have to:

  • Assist students and staff with enquiries and guidance
  • Maintain library spaces and collections
  • Support events and digitisation projects
  • Contribute to a culture of care, innovation, and continuous improvement

What We're Looking For:

  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Physical capability for manual handling tasks
  • Attention to detail and a flexible, team-oriented mindset
  • Familiarity with libraries and Dewey Decimal System (a plus)

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

  • Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Thursday 21 August 2025

Position Inquiries: Senior Officer, Environment and Collections Logistics, Kevin Alexopoulos;

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

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

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

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following document/s:

  • An up to date resume; and
  • Responses to allEssential Criteria bullet points located within the Position Description.

Please scroll down to apply.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

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.

Why Join 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 the future.

Advertised: 07 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 21 Aug 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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