Library Technician

Library Technician (Libraries)

Fremantle campus

Full-time opportunity, Fixed term contract 13 months

• Play a vital role in ensuring smooth daily operations while working closely with colleagues across campuses.
• Join a university that prepares students for a fulfilling life, not just a career.
• $71,664 pa (Level 4) + 14.25% superannuation

About the university

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

About the office

The University Library consists of six libraries networked across Australia. While the individual libraries are managed locally, they report nationally to the University Librarian and work collaboratively across campuses.

The Library Technician is based at the Fremantle campus and reports to the Senior Access Librarian. The role plays a key part in ensuring the delivery of high-quality access services, including loans, document delivery, acquisitions support, and first point-of-contact services.

About the role

This role provides front-line support to university staff and students by delivering library services and handling a wide range of enquiries.

The position also supports the daily operations of the Library, including helping users access materials, maintaining collections, digitising content, copy cataloguing, processing resources, managing resource sharing, and contributing to library projects and other tasks as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students and staff with borrowing library materials, and assist with general questions and research support.
• Assist with acquisitions, cataloguing, processing, serials fulfilment and maintaining library resources.
• Support the delivery of research and information skills instruction.
• Supervise casual staff and ensure tasks are completed effectively.
• Support improvement of library procedures and training of staff to follow them correctly.
• Maintain an understanding of the library service, including staff roles, systems, and policies.
• Take on other duties or training as needed by your supervisor.
• Always follow relevant university policies and act with professionalism.
  • The ability to work cooperatively with others to accomplish joint tasks and common objectives.
    • Demonstrated proficiency in using and promoting a range of information technology.
    • Skilled in using and promoting various digital tools and technologies.
    • Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.
    Benefits
    • On-site gym and fitness programs available.
    • Located in historic Fremantle.
    • Within walking distance from public transport.
    How to apply
    

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Applications closing date: 12 September 2025

For further information on how to apply, please visit: How to apply | Notre Dame

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.

Contact us

Please direct your queries regarding this role to Marcia Rodrigues, Marcia.Rodrigues@nd.edu.au

Unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies will not be entertained.

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