Closes: 23 October 2026

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 3

Salary: $78,755 - $84,284 plus superannuation

Position No: 14019

Directorate: City and Workplace

Advertised (Gazettal date): 09 October 2026

Contact Officer: Melanie Couper on [email protected] or (02) 6205 2100

Details: Libraries ACT is seeking a Collections Officer to play a key role in the collections team, working under the Collections Librarian to provide library collections and services including the library’s Book Club, Bulk-lending, and InterLibrary Loans services.

This role will suit someone who is keen for a challenge, loves problem solving, and wants to do something different every day. You will be adaptable, highly organised, detail‑focused, and able to manage competing priorities, with strong communication and collaboration skills.

As part of the collections team you will undertake tasks including:

- Accession, process, and prepare collections items using the integrated library management system
- Ordering assistance and administration of collection materials
- Amending/maintaining collection records to improve discoverability
- Promotion of library resources (both physical and digital) through displays on the public access catalogue
- Invoice reconciliation and payment administration

The successful applicant will build strong working relationships across the Libraries ACT network and community and will assist the Collections Librarian in curating a well-rounded and diverse collection to suit the Canberra Community.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACT Public Service (ACTPS)



and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/Other requirements:

- Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra
- Experience in the Galleries, Libraries and Museum (GLAM) industry will be well regarded.

Notes: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process to fill temporary and permanent vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to apply: If you think you are the right person for this role please submit the following:

- A current curriculum vitae
- A written statement of up to 1,000 words addressing the selection criteria. In your response, tell us about your Experience, Capabilities, and Achievements, and Explain how you would contribute to and add value in this role.

Applications should be submitted .

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

📌 Collections Officer | Full-time Permanent (Canberra)
🏢 City and Environment
📍 Canberra