Library Officer

• Permanent, part-time position (Tuesday and Friday) with free onsite parking
• A fantastic opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality library and research support services
• Be an integral part of Excelsia’s life-transforming global Christian learning community.

About the Role

To provide assistance to the Library Manager in activities related to the provision of a library service of quality in an academic library. To provide assistance to the Library Manager in managing the Research Management System. To provide effective and efficient coordination of Excelsia University Library’s collection and resources, and technical equipment and digital services. To provide excellent customer service provided to staff and students.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Process, catalogue, and shelve library resources and new acquisitions.
• Respond to enquiries at the library desk, by phone, or email.
• Assist users in navigating library services, databases, and online resources.
• Support staff and students in locating physical and electronic library materials efficiently.
• Help users with common access issues.

Selection Criteria

Qualifications and Professional Standing:

• Committed Christian involved in a local congregation.
• Possession of a relevant degree level qualification, in Library Services.
• 2 years’ experience working in a University or Public Library.
• Working in a higher education setting (or equivalent) would be an advantage. 
• Demonstrated ability to provide a full range of library services activities including cataloguing, stock take, managin and updating library systems, answering enquiries. 
• Demonstrated capacity to provide advice relating to organisational policies and procedures.  
• An understanding of current and emerging trends in higher education and/or library services.
• Technological literacy in a wide range of desktop applications to support technical requirements of the role as well as library research management system
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. 
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Full Australian Working Rights.

About Us

Excelsia University College was founded in 1983 as Australia’s first Christian arts college and, together with Indiana Wesleyan University, we are part of a global Christian learning community with big plans to take Christian higher education to the next level in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Excelsia Benefits

• Maximise your “take home” income through our Salary Packaging scheme.
• Enjoy family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions.
• Experience working in a spiritually rich environment, with opportunities to engage in devotions.
• Upskill with our substantial tuition discount to eligible staff and their immediate families to study Excelsia courses.
• Our employees have access to earned wages, the ability to save before you’re paid, financial education, and much more.

This part-time position is based in Pennant Hills.

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria, you have a great opportunity to join our Christian community. Please provide your application with resume and covering letter addressing the position criteria via this website. If you have any queries regarding the position or application process, please contact us via work@excelsia.edu.au.

This position may be filled as soon as a suitable applicant is found, so early applications are encouraged.

Excelsia University College is a smoke free campus.