Reference Librarian

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and Adelaide University employees only
• Full-time, continuing position based in the University Library at the Magill campus
• Salary range: $81,739 - $96,563 per annum plus 17% superannuation

About you

You are an experienced and adaptable library professional with expertise in information management and resource use in response to complex enquiries. You have a passion for supporting research, teaching, and discovery through expert information services, copyright guidance, and digital resource management. You bring a collaborative spirit and a proactive approach to service innovation across library teams.

About the role

Reporting to the Manager: Library Services, the Reference Librarian team is a cross functional team that assists in supporting the teaching, learning and research activities of the University in various service areas of the Library. They provide expertise in information discovery and resource use in response to complex enquiries and assist in the continuous improvement of services.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

To be successful you will need

• Tertiary qualifications or evidence of working towards completion of tertiary qualifications in Information Management or a related discipline or demonstrated equivalent skills and knowledge
• Experience in and a commitment to excellence in customer service
• Working knowledge of trends in digital information and preservation, resource discovery and social media
• Well-developed interpersonal, communication and written skills
• Knowledge of information sources and formats and proven ability in searching databases and other web-based products and services

Be part of a University for the future

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Emma Kelvin, Senior Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on or via email at using job reference number

Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 2 November 2025

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

To be eligible to apply for internal positions, you must either identify as an Australian Aboriginal Person, or be a current Adelaide University continuing, fixed-term or casual staff member at the time the position is advertised and have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of the appointment.

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