Liaison Support Librarian

Job no: 0037508
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Fixed-term for 8 months
Department: Scholarly Services
Salary: ​UOM 5 – $76,886 – $88,312​ p.a. plus 17% super 

• Be a key player in enriching academic experiences!
• Contribute to integrated library services and research support.
• Brilliant benefits!

About the Role
As the Liaison Support Librarian, you’ll be a vital part of our dynamic team, focused on serving students and academics in the Arts Faculty. Your role involves contributing to integrated information services, scholarly programs, research support, and collection management. With a dual focus, you’ll provide high-quality library information services and assist Liaison Librarians in delivering impactful learning, teaching, and research support to academics and students. Join us in shaping an enriching academic experience! 

Your responsibilities will include: 

• Delivering library information services, addressing complex inquiries.
• Collaborating with Liaison Librarians to offer professional support for learning, teaching, and research to academic staff and researchers.
• Supporting the development, delivery, and evaluation of scholarly, digital capabilities, and research support services for students and researchers. These programs empower key audiences to acquire effective skills in information discovery, evaluation, use, and creation.

Who we are looking for 
We’re seeking individuals with a strong service ethic and experience, capable of working professionally with clients from diverse backgrounds and managing peak demands. You will excel in team collaboration and possess strong verbal and written communication skills. If you’re someone who thrives in delivering exceptional service, works effectively in a team, and communicates effectively, we welcome you to join us.

You will also have: 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience. Eligibility for ALIA associate membership or progress towards it.
• Demonstrated strong digital capability

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD. 

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check. 

This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. 

Your new team – Scholarly Services 
Scholarly Services comprises two programs: Research and Collections and Teaching and Learning Innovation, reporting to the position of Director, Scholarly Services and University Librarian. These portfolios support the scholarly life of the University. 

What we offer you! 
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page! 

The University of Melbourne 
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn .    

Be yourself 
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page. 

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] , with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”. 

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 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit –https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring  

Join Us! 
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:  

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

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