Library Experience Assistant - Seasonal
Job No.: 678615
Location: Caulfield campus
Employment Type: Seasonal, part-time, fraction (0.5986)
Duration: Continuing appointment
Remuneration: Pro-rata of $64,486 - $72,589 pa HEW Level 03 (plus 17% employer superannuation)
- Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
- Join our inclusive, collaborative community
- Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them
The Opportunity
As a Library Experience Assistant, you are one of a team of 18 seasonal employees supporting the Libraries for Belonging project and providing welcoming spaces and services for Monash students, staff, Alumni, and visitors across six libraries during the afternoon, night and weekends. You will be actively involved in contributing to the design and implementation of projects that support our libraries as inclusive places, and which actively contribute to student wellbeing, retention and inclusion; we aspire to delight by exceeding their expectations.
The Library Experience Assistant role at Caulfield requires the ability to work on rostered shifts between 4pm and midnight on weekdays and during the day on the weekend to support the service delivery needs of the Library.
The role includes:
- Contributing, with other library colleagues, to the design, delivery, and evaluation of user experience programs supporting inclusion and belonging in the Library
- Ensuring the libraries are welcoming and safe spaces
- Responding to, answering, and referring enquiries from library users
- Supporting access to library collections
The Organisation
Monash University Library is one of Australia’s leading academic libraries. Central to our 2020-2025 strategy is the vision of being a ‘modern, global top 100 library’ where our content, collections, facilities, services and culture represent best practice and collectively make a significant contribution to the University’s reputation and impact. We continually evaluate what we do in relation to the University’s goals and always look ‘through our users’ eyes’. While we work to ensure that our users’ experiences with the Library are productive, useful, efficient and rewarding, we aspire to delight by exceeding their expectations. For more on the work we do, please visit our website.
About Monash University
At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen.
We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.
Learn more about Monash.
Be part of our story. Work with us to #ChangeIt.
Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.
To Apply
Please submit:
- A current copy of your resume
- A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) which addresses how you meet the Key Selection Criteria
For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
FAQs and Additional Information
Answers to some of the frequently asked questions Seasonal role FAQ for Library Experience Assistants
Enquiries:
Natalie Benedykt, Senior Library Services Officer, +61 9905 2600 or Natalie.Benedykt@monash.edu
Position Description: Library Experience Assistant - Caulfield
Applications Close: Wednesday 23rd April 2025, 11:55pm AEST
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