Library Officer, Resources and Collections

Join a team dedicated to supporting learning, teaching, and research across the University. The Resources & Collections team manages the University Library’s physical and digital collections, ensuring resources are accessible, discoverable and aligned with the needs of students, academics, and researchers. Through collaboration and a commitment to service excellence, the team plays a key role in connecting the University community with the information and resources they need to succeed.

Your New Role!

As a part‑time Library Officer, you will work as part of the Resources & Collections team, supporting the management and accessibility of the University Library’s physical and digital collections. Reporting to the Senior Library Officer, Resource Acquisition, you will contribute to a range of collection and resource management activities that support the teaching, learning, and research needs of the University community. This role is three days a week with the schedule being Wednesday, Thursday, Friday but open to negotiation for the preferred candidate.

Responsibilities and Duties

- Providing document delivery services to Library patrons both on and off campus.
- Participating in collection maintenance activities and contributing to the evaluation of library collections and resources.
- Creating, updating, and maintaining records within the library’s integrated management system.
- Supporting the acquisition and processing of library materials.

What We Offer You!

This continuous part‑time role (22.5 hours per week) offers remuneration of $65,000–$81,000 (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work‑life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant,



natural campus with world‑class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

- Cultural Load and allowance – providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who contribute cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role.
- Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- On‑campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

- Completion of Year 12 or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications, training, and experience.
- Communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Experience using software applications and library management systems.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the prospect on offer please reach out to Terri Hill, Senior Library Officer, Resources Acquisition, and quote JR as the reference.

Applications Close on 5 August 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

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📌 Library Officer, Resources and Collections (City of Melville)
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📍 City of Melville