This Job is based in Australia
- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours)
- Duration: Continuing role
- Remuneration: Level 5 $92,265k + 17% superannuation + leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid)
Why Your Role Matters
The Team Member, Electronic Resources ensures effective discovery and access to electronic materials through the exact description and configuration of online resources and monitoring of any access requirements.
The role of Team Member, Electronic Resources reports to either Manager, Electronic Resources and Data Quality or the Manager, Electronic Resources and has no direct reports.
What You Will Do
- Timely and responsive, client‑focussed service delivery, advice and liaison with library users by responding to individual queries, particularly in the area of access.
- Ensure metadata is accurate and current by curating records to support discovery to resources.
- Make operational decisions on the provisions/availability or deployment of print and online resources for course readings.
- Apply sound knowledge of appropriate provisions of the Copyright Act 1968 and University licences to day‑to‑day work.
- Participate in continuous process improvement, including evaluation of current work practices and policy.
- Proactively engage with webinars, and system updates to identify emerging trends and technical enhancements, providing highlights to the Unit.
- Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values.
- Ensure hazards and risks (psychosocial and physical) are identified and controlled for tasks, projects, and activities that pose a health and safety risk within your area of responsibility.
About You
- Degree from a higher education institution or equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated experience and skill in electronic resources management, cataloguing, application of metadata in an academic library or equivalent environment.
- Proven accuracy and attention to detail. Ability to analyse management information and data and provide advice based on the analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and apply procedures to a range of online tools independently and to support and leading team members.
- Sound communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to write and present reports to the team and stakeholders.
- Ability to organise own work within a team environment, establish priorities and meet deadlines and goals.
- Demonstrated ability in learning and applying AI tools, and analysing their impact on library users and services.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold full ongoing rights to work in Australia to be considered for this position. The role offers flexible working arrangements and is based in Sydney – Kensington campus.
Benefits And Culture
- Flexible working
- Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year period
- Discounts and entitlements
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
Applications close: 11.55pm Tuesday 25th August 2026
Get in touch for questions or support: Michelle Jo, Manager Electronic Resources & Data Quality –
[email protected]
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre‑employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right‑to‑work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role. Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
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📌 Team Member Electronic Resources (Canberra)
🏢 UNSW
📍 Canberra