Library Site and Facilities Support Officer

Job no: 0025899
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time (1.0FTE);Fixed-term for 12 months
Department/School: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 5 – $79,961 – $91,844 p.a. plus 17% super

• Elevate library spaces.
• Apply your communication and organisational prowess.
• $79,961 – $91,844 p.a., 17% super, benefits, and a flexible hybrid work environment!

About the Role
The Library Site and Facilities Support Officer position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless functioning of our library spaces, contributing to a conducive environment for students. Reporting to the Library Site and Facilities Coordinator, you will play a crucial part in local building works, team relocations, and the overall safety and quality of our library spaces.

You will be an integral part of Occupational Health and Safety activities, contribute to the success of events, and assist in coordinating security measures, access control, building maintenance, cleaning, and furniture replacement under the guidance of the Library Site and Facilities Coordinator.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support day-to-day Scholarly Services site operations under the general guidance of the Library Site & Facilities Coordinator.
• Act as secondary point-of-contact for relevant space and facilities projects including documenting and updating relevant processes.
• Support the inspection and review of facilities and infrastructure, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Supporting the Library Site and Facilities Coordinator to ensure that facilities under the management of Scholarly Services meet University standards for occupancy and OHS, and action on any EHS remediation requests.

Who we are looking for
We’re on the lookout for a dynamic individual with high-quality communication and interpersonal skills – someone who can effortlessly connect with a diverse network of professional colleagues and contractors/suppliers within the University. If you thrive under pressure, boast excellent organisational skills, and can juggle multiple tasks while still hitting deadlines in a bustling environment, you will be a great fit for our team. Show us your initiative and problem-solving prowess, and let’s make a difference together!

You will also have:

• Undergraduate qualifications in a relevant discipline and or equivalent mix of education and relevant experience.
• Must have the ability to physically relocate equipment and minor furniture items.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and experience working with raw data for reporting purposes.
• Desirable: experience with local space improvement projects, facilities management, OHS and assets management.

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 – Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation.  This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.

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
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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 any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please contact the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

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!

• 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 the Professional Talent Acquisition Team 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 with this email address.  

Position Description