• Fixed term until 31 Oct 2026, Full-Time
• Campus Independent – Can be located at our Melbourne (Bundoora) campus or any other one of our Regional Victorian campuses.
• Higher Education Officer 5 Classification band
• Base salary from $81,477 plus 17% superannuation contributions

About the position

The Collections Librarian works collaboratively within the Collections Team to support cataloguing, ordering, subscription renewals and troubleshooting for print and electronic resources. The role maintains accurate systems and records, works with vendors and publishers, and contributes to collection development and assessment. This position plays a key part in ensuring Library users have smooth, reliable and effective access to information resources across all formats.

You will contribute to the ongoing development of our collections, maintain accurate and reliable data, and provide a consistently high standard of service to our users. 

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• Relevant qualifications in information management or an equivalent combination of experience, training and education.
• The capability to confidently understand and apply policies, procedures and systems in day‑to‑day work.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tasks independently, solve problems proactively and support positive team outcomes.
• High level digital proficiency, including advanced use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email and online research tools.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

 50002138 Collections Librarian.pdf

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Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements to staff members at La Trobe. 

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How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Sunday 29^th March 2026

Position Enquiries:  Debbie Storz, Coordinator, Collections

Email: D.Storz@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries:  Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email:  Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• A Cover letter addressing your suitability; and
• An up to date resume

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future

La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities:

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.