Library Officer, Resource Sharing

• Full-time, Continuing position

• Salary Level HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation

• Based at the Bundoora West campus, and hybrid ways of working

About the role

As Library Officer, Resource Sharing, you will be part of a team that is responsible for ensuring that the best resources are selected to support RMIT scholars. This role has a focus on supporting the operations of resource sharing, which encompasses requesting and supplying resources to RMIT users remotely or across campus locations, and to other library services worldwide. You may be required to perform duties in any Collections team in addition to Resource Sharing functions.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience or knowledge in the use of applications relating to resource sharing, automated circulation systems and the Microsoft Office suite of software.

• Understanding and knowledge of resource sharing practices.

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated focus on delivering excellent customer service.

• Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively and contribute to the achievement of team goals.

• Flexible approach to change and ability to adapt to changes in workflows and the work environment.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.

About the Portfolio

RMIT University Library is a creative partner in the achievement of RMIT University’s teaching, learning and research strategic goals. It engages with other groups within the University to design initiatives that have a positive impact on the student experience including the provision of direct support, peer mentoring facilitation, advice and guidance for students’ academic skill development. It provides accessible and inclusive resources, services and facilities to support the information needs of RMIT's large and globally distributed student and staff population and supplies expertise for the management of the University’s archives and business information.

To support the goals and operations of the University, the Library is arranged into 4 main functional areas: Learning, Teaching and Research; Collections; Quality and Engagement; and Archives. The library increasingly delivers digital collections and services to maximize access by the RMIT user population.

At RMIT Melbourne, the University Library operates from 4 locations: the Swanston Library; the Bundoora Library; the Carlton Library and the Brunswick Library and manages a Makerspace on the city campus. At RMIT Vietnam, the Library supports over 15,000 students from 2 locations: Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. All libraries are networked for wireless. They provide flexible spaces for individual and group study, computer equipped group study rooms and seminar rooms for academic and library research skills training. 

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact the Talent Team via email talentsupport@rmit.edu.au .   

Position Description – Library Officer, Resource Sharing

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Applications Close:
7 Aug 2025 11.59 pm

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