Librarian

The Heather and Noel Vose Library (HNV) is seeking a Librarian with a heart for Christian ministry and a passion for delivering high-quality library services to students and staff......

Based at our Perth campus, this permanent part-time role offers the opportunity to contribute to one of Western Australia’s most respected theological libraries, with a rich history since 1963 and a growing collection of over 51,000 resources.

Benefits:

• Bonus leave over Christmas and New Year office closure.
• Free access to support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free staff parking and discounted study (up to 30%) at Morling College (MC).
• Above Award level remuneration and flexible working arrangements.

As our Librarian, you will:

• Collaborate with the Director and interstate colleagues to align service standards, coordinate workforce and resource planning, and contribute to strategic initiatives across the multi-campus network.
• Manage daily HNV Library operations on the Perth campus, delivering user support and student education while supervising casual staff to maintain high-quality services.
• Deliver collection management across print and electronic resources, including development, acquisitions, cataloguing, maintenance, shared e-resources, reviews, preservation, and special HNV and multi-campus projects.
• Provide backup support for reception and campus events, and maintain a safe campus environment by assisting with WHS matters where needed.
• This role is part-time 0.7 FTE, 26.6 hours/week (working days negotiable) during business hours.
• Remuneration: $77,554/annum pro-rated to $54,287/annum (excl. Super)

Essential Attributes (please respond to these attributes in your Cover Letter):

• Qualification in library studies conferring eligibility for Associate Librarian Membership of ALIA.
• 2 years’ experience working in a library, including cataloguing and customer service.
• Commitment to provide high quality customer service.
• Well-developed written and spoken communication and interpersonal skills.
• Responsible and able to stay ‘on task’ unsupervised.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new programs and platforms and troubleshoot problems.
• Demonstrated Christian character and involvement in a local evangelical church.
• Alignment of personal values, beliefs and practices with the mission, Staff Code (https://tinyurl.com/mcstaffcode), and Christian ethos of Morling College.

Desirable Attributes

• Familiarity with theology as a subject area.

How to Apply:

• Please apply with a brief cover letter responding to the essential attributes above along with a current CV.
• Kindly note that applications without a cover letter, or which do not address the essential criteria, will not be reviewed.
• We reserve the right to employ at any stage if a suitable candidate is identified.