Library and Archives Officer

4 days ago

East Melbourne Victoria, Australia The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Member Experience
  • Member Operations
  • East Melbourne
  • Full Time, Permanent

13/10/2025

  • Full time / Permanent opportunity / Hybrid working opportunities
  • $ 91, FTE), plus super and salary sacrifice
  • Located at our East Melbourne office near Jolimont Station with onsite parking

About The Role
The Library and Archives Officer is the first point of contact within the RACGP Library & Archives, supporting both library and archival services. This role manages enquiries and requests, supports access to physical and online collections, maintains cataloguing and loans services, and contributes to archival operations, including compliance, digitisation, and historical research.

The role ensures members, staff, and external stakeholders can access library and archival resources efficiently, securely, and in line with regulatory frameworks, while also contributing to the preservation of RACGP's historical and professional legacy.

As Library and Archives Officer you'll:

  • Manage the Library's loans, enquiries, and inter-library loans service
  • Catalogue, process, and maintain library resources to the highest standards
  • Assist with reference and information retrieval, including complex database searching
  • Maintain a compliant retention and disposal program for the RACGP's archives
  • Conduct historical research and provide archival information and access in a secure and compliant manner

Skills & Experience

  • Recognised library qualification (Australian Library and Information Association accredited) and/or a tertiary qualification in archival science, curating, or information management
  • Previous work experience in archives, library services, curating, or information management.
  • Demonstrated experience in the use of library management systems and/or Electronic Document Records Management Systems (EDRMS).
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

How To Apply?
Click the 'Apply' button and submit your CV and cover letter as one document. Please visit our careers page for details on our recruitment process and position descriptions. Applications will be reviewed as received, as the process may conclude before the closing date.

Applications Close: 5pm Sunday 26th October 2025
We value diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those with disabilities, and individuals from diverse backgrounds. If you need support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please mention it in your application.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
The RACGP acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and waterways in which we work and live. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and culture, and pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.

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