Agency Department of Health Work unit Library Services
Job title Research Repository Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 05/05/2027
Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Darwin, Alice Springs
Position number 17559 RTF 357260 Closing 18/11/2026
Contact Officer A’Mhara McKey, Collections and Discovery Manager on 08 8922 7913 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357260
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide support in the daily operations of the Collections and Discovery (C and D) team and work collaboratively with other library staff to ensure NT Health Library Services offers a best practice library and information service to all NT Health staff and affiliated health professionals.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Contribute to the ongoing development of the NT Health digital repository *NT Health Research and Publications Online (*NTHRPO),
through the regular upload of new research articles, conference papers and posters, and adding current researcher profiles.
1.
Contribute to the management and maintenance of NTHRPO metadata and records to ensure accurate, reliable and accessible digital
collections.
1. Support general library operations and strategic library projects by undertaking a range of tasks as required.
2. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in
order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience in, the management of metadata and records in the context of digital repositories such
as DSpace, EPrints, or Digital Commons, or with similar library or records management systems.
1. Sound knowledge of metadata schema such as Dublin Core, and controlled vocabularies such as AIATSIS subject headings, and their
application to digital repositories.
1. Demonstrated experience and sound technical proficiency in the use of common information and communication technologies,
including Microsoft 365 applications such as MS Teams and Outlook, and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to recent technologies.
1. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel to organise and manipulate complex data to enable reporting and support metadata
maintenance.
1. Demonstrated experience in providing high-quality customer service to meet client information needs and ability to assist clients with
basic IT troubleshooting.
1. Demonstrated ability to display initiative, prioritise work and meet deadlines, and use analytical and problem-solving skills.
Desirable
1. Successful completion of a Library Technician qualification recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), or
other similar, relevant qualification.
1. Experience in managing a DSpace-CRIS digital repository.
2. Experience in a health library setting.
Further information Position is subject to pre-employment checks such as a Working with Children clearance notice (Ochre Card) and criminal history checks.
📌 Research Repository Support Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Alice Springs