Library - Student Resources Assistant (Identified) presso University of Sydney

• Full time, continuing opportunity
• Deliver client-focused services within the Library Student Engagement Team
• Base Salary $69,607K + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents. Your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status. 

The Library Student Resources Assistant (Identified) supports students, staff, and the community in accessing the University Library’s services and resources. In this role, you will provide high-quality assistance with enquiries, support collection management, digitisation, event preparation, and a range of service activities across library sites.

 Your key responsibilities will be to:

• assist clients with basic enquiries and locating items
• assist with preparation and delivery of student engagement activities
• support scanning, digitisation, and collection retrieval
• Undertake processing, shelving, tidying, and stocktaking of materials
• assist with collection moves and space management
• provide logistic support and use relevant technologies confidently
   

Flexibility is essential, as the role works across multiple library locations (including Camperdown/Darlington and the Conservatorium of Music) to support opening and closing operations.

About you

• identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander  
• knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures  
• experience in a library or learning support environment is desirable
• proven capability in delivering excellent customer service
• basic to moderate computer skills in word processing, excel spread sheets and web-based software
• experience contributing to a team, focusing on accomplishing team goals and supporting other team members
• great numeracy skills, and good communication skills to be successful in the role
• must have or be willing to obtain a valid working with children check (WWCC).

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Laura Pierce, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected].

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