About the Role
We are seeking a Library Officer, Data and Communications, to work at the Dalton McCaughey Library, at the Centre for Theology and Ministry in Parkville, Victoria. This is a full-time ongoing position.
The Library Officer provides frontline library information services. This includes circulation, general reference assistance, and academic support—in-person, by phone or email, or virtually. The role provides reference assistance and library instruction, with a particular emphasis on creating online content for learning and research support.
The person in this role contributes to the library’s website and social media presence and develops library exhibits. They also work closely with the team in the implementation and on-going maintenance of a new library management system (LMS) and supports borrower imports, record clean-up, labelling of materials, and the re-classification of the collection.
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
- Tertiary qualifications, preferably in library/information studies or equivalent
- Minimum 2-3 years relevant work experience in a similar role in libraries or higher education
- Demonstrated excellent computer and digital literacy skills with MS Office (especially Excel), web-based, and social media skills.
- Demonstrated understanding of library standards and classification systems, collection management best practice, and library management systems.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a Working with Children Check
- Have the right to work in Australia in a full-time role
- Undergo a national Police Check before commencement
How to Apply
- If you enjoy working in an organisation with purpose and you have a positive attitude, please download and review the position description
- Submit your application through our recruitment portal: https://victas.elmotalent.com.au/careers/website/jobs
- Please upload two documents in PDF format: your Resume and a Cover Letter
- The closing date for applications is Sunday 24 November
- Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted
- For all queries, please contact the People and Culture Advisor at: people&culture@victas.uca.org.au
The Uniting Church in Australia
- Is one of the largest churches in Australia, and a leading presence in the not-for-profit sector.
- Is deeply committed to faith, justice and the community, and partners with associated entities to support and provide a large range of community services outside Government.
- Is committed to child safety, equal opportunity, inclusion and recognition of First Peoples.
- Values Trust, Collaboration, Growth & Sustainability and characteristics aligned to the ethos of the Uniting Church.
Generous benefits
We offer a professional and friendly work environment with great staff benefits under our EBA – The Lay Staff Collective Employment Agreement 2023
Pilgrim Theological College brings faith and scholarship into conversation in order to equip and form disciples and leaders for the church and world. It is the official training college for the Uniting Church in Victoria and Tasmania and offers courses from undergraduate to master to PhD level. Pilgrim’s world-class faculty come from a diverse range of Christian traditions, ethnicities, and disciplines, to offer a rich learning environment.
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