EOI: Library Services talent pool

Casual staff – Library Services

Discover opportunities for casual employment in our Library Services team The library is a central hub for collaboration, research and lifelong learning at UniSC. Our people enjoy working in partnership to support the university community with access to inclusive space, quality services and current collections.

Casual Student Library Assistant:

Position description:

• Deliver frontline library services to assist students, staff and community in locating and accessing library resources, including books, journals, and online guides.
• Maintain the library's collections, ensuring resources are current, organised, and easily accessible.
• Offer technology support for library users, including assistance with digital resources, library software, and equipment.
• Participate in outreach activities to promote library services and resources to the university community.

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• Current UniSC student (undergraduate or postgraduate), with at least 12 months remaining in their studies.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer focused approach to service delivery.
• Proficiency in using technology (Microsoft applications desirable).

Casual Client Services Assistant:

Position description:

• Assist students, staff, and clients in locating and accessing library resources, including books, journals, and online databases, in-person and online.
• Provide reference and information support and guidance, helping users develop effective search strategies and utilise library tools.
• Maintain the library's collections, ensuring resources are current, organised, and easily accessible.
• Offer technology support for library users, including assistance with digital resources, library software, and equipment.
• Conduct library orientation sessions and workshops to educate users on available services and resources.
• Participate in outreach activities to promote library services and resources to the university community.

Desirable skills and qualifications:

• Experience/qualification in library services or information management.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer focused approach to service delivery.
• Proficiency in using library management systems, online databases, and digital resources.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to promote access to information and enhance the overall academic experience for students and staff at UniSC. If you're passionate about libraries, technology, and empowering others through information, we encourage you to register your expression of interest.

Working towards a better tomorrow

We're all about doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and being part of an incredible journey. We're not the biggest university. But we're growing every day, and doing big things. Like ground-breaking research, championing sustainability, producing gold-winning athletes and award-winning alumni.

We're one of the fastest growing universities in Australia, growing to over 2,000 people across 5 campuses in South East Queensland.

Teaching excellence is at the heart of what we do, and our commitment to sustainability is integrated into our teaching, research, and daily operations. According to the Good Universities Guide we are Australia's highest rated public university for postgraduate teaching quality, skills development and student support and Australia's number one public university for overall postgraduate student experience. Our research tackles the most pressing challenges of our time, with 26 research fields ranked at or above world standard according to the Excellence in Research for Australia Rankings. In 2023 we recorded the biggest improvement in Australia for research quality, moving up more than 331 places in the world rank.

At UniSC you will have the opportunity to shape the educational landscape and inspire the minds of future generations. We foster a collaborative and supportive environment, encouraging continuous professional development and providing resources to enhance your teaching and research endeavours.

We recognise and value the contributions of each team member to our culture and success. We're not afraid to be different, and we're looking for people who share our values and want to be part of a team that is working together to improve our local and global challenges.

Culture & Benefits:

• Our collaborative, passionate and welcoming culture is what really sets us apart.
• Modern teaching & research facilities.
• Professional development and career pathway opportunities.
• We are a proud recipient of the prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award, granted as part of the Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) initiative.
• EAP& discounted private health.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc- or call

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Please note: To maintain currency of this register, applicants will be notified via email when the pool will be re-advertised, with a link to re-apply if you wish to be considered for future opportunities.