• Position Number 35977
• Position Classification: Library Officer AO3BI ($69,030 - $74,401)
• Location: Alice Springs
• Reporting to: Manager, Library & Information Services
• Licences: Applicants must have an Ochre Card and a current Police Check and/or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
• Required Qualifications: Original certified copies of qualifications must be supplied.
• Tenure: Permanent

Purpose of the Position

Contribute to the provision of a professional library and information service to the staff and students at Batchelor Institute. Under the direction of the Manager, Library and Information Services, participate in the day-to-day operations of the DPC campus library. Working hours may be varied in accordance with operational needs.

Duties

• Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Actively engage in the planning and delivery of innovative library services on campus and online. Participate in promoting the services and resources of the library to Institute staff and students and all stakeholders.
• Work under minimal supervision in the day-to-day operations of the library.
• Provide a high-quality customer focused service to users of the library through participation in a circulation desk roster.
• Demonstrate self-motivation and self-management in the absence of the Campus Librarian, including monitoring equipment and building maintenance and maintaining presentation standards of the campus library and the collection.
• Assist the Campus Librarian in the delivery of information skills programs and library orientations.
• Assist with database and collection maintenance and the application of new technology to library processes.
• Contribute to the development and application of work processes and guidelines within the Library and Information Services as a whole and with reference to the Central Australian Campus library.
• Participate in promoting the services and resources of the library to Institute staff and students.

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in culturally diverse teams within the social, political, and cultural environments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, communities, and organisations.
2. Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written and oral communication which can be adapted to meet the needs of people from all educational levels.
3. Demonstrated initiative and managing workload priorities.
4. Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team as well as ability to work with minimum supervision.
5. Successfully achieve workplace objectives with attention to detail and proven organisational skills.
6. Demonstrated capacity to meaningfully engage with a range of stakeholders in a customer service context exercising initiative, discretion, and quality communication skills.
7. Experience in a range of computer programs and ability to trouble shoot problems.
8. Ongoing commitment to personal professional skills development and lifelong learning principles.
9. Understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and practices, and ability to comply with Institute WHS Policies and Procedures.

Selection Criteria – Desirable

1. Previous experience in a library environment.

How to Apply

Submit application via the Apply Now link below. 

• All applications must include a completed application lodgement form
• Each selection criteria must be individually addressed
• Current CV/resume to be included

For more information, please contact Melissa Raymond on 08 8951 8310.

We strongly encourage Indigenous Australia applicants to apply for all Batchelor Institute vacancies.