Library Site And Facilities Support Officer

Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term until March

Department: Chief Operating Officer Portfolio

Salary: UoM 5 - $85,238 - $97,906 p.a. plus 17% super

• Enhance student experience / Manage diverse library operations / Contribute to university-wide improvements

• Apply now to shape the future of library spaces and services at a leading university

• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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As a Library Site and Facilities Support Officer, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring excellent student experiences across library spaces. You'll assist in managing facilities, coordinating projects, and maintaining assets. This role offers you the chance to contribute to the improvement of university-wide operations while developing skills in facilities management, OHS, and data analysis.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support Daily Operations: Assist in managing Scholarly Services site operations and act as a secondary point of contact for space and facilities projects.

• Maintain Facilities and Assets: Inspect and review facilities, recommend improvements, and assist with compliance-based asset maintenance plans.

• Ensure Safety and Compliance: Support the Library Site and Facilities Coordinator in meeting University standards for occupancy and OHS.

• Contribute to Reporting: Assist with metrics reporting by compiling data and running reports as required.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a proactive problem-solver with strong organisational skills, able to manage competing demands and prioritise workloads in a busy environment while maintaining excellent communication with diverse stakeholders.

You may also:

• Have undergraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.

• Possess strong initiative and problem-solving skills.

• Be physically capable of relocating equipment and minor furniture items.

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrate proficiency in Excel and experience working with raw data for reporting.

• Ideally have experience with space improvement projects, facilities management, OHS, and assets management.

What we offer you

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page

Your new team - Student and Scholarly Services

Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr- You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our Indigenous strategy please visit -

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-

Working at the University - what you need to know

This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential

Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today Including the following documents:

• Resume

• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Alexandra Beasley via email at hr-, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

Applications close Monday 20 October 2025 at 12.01AM AEDT / Melbourne time.

Position Description: JR Library Site and Facilities Support Officer PD