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Help shape the services and collections that support our university community
UC Level 5, Salary Range $81,918 pa - $93,070 pa plus 17% Super
Full Time Continuing Opportunity
About us:
University of Canberra’s vision is that “Together we work to empower, connect and share knowledge with our people, cultures and places.” UC is engrained in the local community and we aim to challenge the status quo through the pursuit of excellence in teaching, learning and research. The University of Canberra has been ranked in the top 7 universities in the world for reducing inequalities (THE Impact Rankings 2024).
About the role:
The University of Canberra is seeking a Librarian to join the Resource Services Team. In this role, you will contribute to the delivery and continuous improvement of library services that support teaching, learning and research across the University.
Key responsibilities:
Provide administrative and technical support to deliver and maintain Library services and systems.
Respond to client enquiries and resolve or refer issues related to Library resources, services and facilities.
Support access to teaching and research collections through activities such as acquisitions, cataloguing, metadata management and reading list support.
Contribute to document delivery services, sourcing materials from other organisations and supplying resources to partner institutions and distance clients.
About you:
You are a client-focused professional who enjoys supporting students and staff to access the resources they need for teaching, learning and research. With a strong attention to detail, you bring a proactive and organised approach to managing information, systems and processes.
You communicate clearly, are comfortable using technology, and work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
To be successful in this role, there is a requirement to have or be working towards a tertiary qualification in Library and Information Science or a related field, and/or relevant experience in the library sector.
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:
Flexible working arrangements and Family-friendly policies
On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
University of Canberra is a values based organisation and sets a goal to be the national sector leader in equity, diversity, inclusion and access via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 . UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility:
Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, the successful candidate will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration.
What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.
Submit your Application through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your application with the Position Description , ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview or written task. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.
For job specific information: please contact Lisa Roulstone, Team Leader, Learner Experience, Collections & Access, lisa.roulstone@canberra.edu.au .
For recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Solutions team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au . If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 29 March 2026
