Collections and Acquisitions Technician Closing date: 25/10/2026 11:45 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Brimbank Community & Civic Centre

Department: Community Learning and Participation

Compensation: Library Band 5A 35 Hour Week AUD $82,688.02 - $82,688.02

Employment type: Permanent Part Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Collections and Acquisitions Technician

Library Band 5: $82,688.02 (pro-rata) per annum Superannuation

Permanent Part Time Opportunity - 30.5hrs per week

Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largest municipalities.

Located in the centre of Melbourne's growing west, Brimbank City Council is a local government that is welcoming, diverse, and proud - just like the community we serve.

Being community-first underpins everything we do. We work and advocate for our community, being innovative, future-focused, and responsive; applying these same principles to the way we work with each other every day.

Brimbank is situated on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspiration to make our City the best it can be!

We are currently seeking a part-time permanent staff member to join our Library teams!

The role

Brimbank Libraries is a dynamic public library service in Melbourne’s western suburbs delivering a range of services and programs to the community to support lifelong learning, literacy and social connection.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an enthusiastic library professional to work as part of a team, combining the cataloguing and maintenance of library collections with reader development and promotions.

Applications from candidates with experience in cataloguing and working with library collections are welcomed. Experience in providing support services to Libraries, particularly around the use of shelf ready suppliers is an advantage.

This role is responsible for:

- Liasing with suppliers, addressing issues around order management, MARC records, order receipts and invoices, maintenance of Library Standing Orders,



and timely delivery of library materials and other relevant matters.
- Original cataloguing of library resources as required
- Supporting the access and use of library resources both physical and digital
- Supporting the wider library team in promoting and maintaining relevant high quality library collections

About You

Are you passionate about supporting delivery of services to engage with community members from diverse backgrounds to connect with their local library and enhance their literacy levels, reading and social wellbeing needs?

If this sounds like you, come and be part of our cutting-edge and dynamic team, providing excellence in service and programs to one of Victoria’s most culturally diverse communities.

With a passion for connecting with the community, you have:

- Excellent IT, online acquisitions and cataloguing skills including knowledge and experience of working in an automated cataloguing environment
- Ability to work with budgets including; ordering to set criteria & goals, managing monthly spend
- Effective communication skills with all stakeholders; including library & council staff, community members and supply chain partners.
- Excellent attention to detail and skills in managing time, planning and prioritizing the tasks required of the position
- Ability to engage with people from diverse backgrounds.
- An ability to multi-task and think creatively, following established documentation and processes.

Hours are spread across the week and include a late shift to 8pm. Additional Sunday shifts are available as overtime.

Staff are required to work across any of the library locations based at Deer Park, Keilor, St Albans, Sunshine and Sydenham.

All successful candidates must have a working with Children Check and undertake a Police check.

How to apply





All applications must respond to the key selection criteria as listed on the last page of the position description and be submitted within the indicated closing date of this advertisement. This role requires a mandatory police check that will be organised by the Council.

To view a copy of this Position Description, please go to https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers and click on the Job Listing. To apply, please include your Resume and a Cover Letter of no more than 2 pages, outlining how you can deliver on the key aspects of the role and how you will assist Brimbank in 'becoming the best it can be'.

Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, and LGBTQIA and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore the opportunity of a career at Brimbank.

If you have any support or access requirements, or would like to speak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture and Wellbeing on 92494000.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.

All applications should be submitted online.

Direct any queries regarding the role to: Andrew Logan, Library Collections Coordinator on 9249 4172

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Brimbank City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you want to know more about what we do or why you should work for Brimbank City Council check out our web page:https://www.brimbank.vic.gov.au/careers

📌 Collections and Acquisitions Technician (Australia)
🏢 Brimbank City Council
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