Full-time, ongoing position
Campus negotiable with successful candidate
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 11 campuses in Sydney and campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Surabaya, Indonesia – and more than 200,000 alumni, 50,000 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 12 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry.
Are you passionate about advancing library services in a tertiary education environment?
Exciting Opportunity: School Librarian at Western Sydney University Library
Western Sydney University Library is looking for a new School Librarian to join our Academic Services Team! This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant contribution to the teaching and learning experience of our students and to research impact in the School of Humanities & Communication Arts (HCA), the Institute of Culture and Society and its associated research centres.
As a School Librarian, you will:
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in providing liaison services, preferably in academic or research libraries, with a strong knowledge of scholarly information sources and research support tools. Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of integrated information literacy programs and offering high-level research support. A deep understanding of current library service challenges in higher education, coupled with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, is essential. If you have highly developed teamwork, coordination, and promotional skills, and can work both autonomously and collaboratively, we would love to hear from you!
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing.
At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Please review the position description for further information.
HEW Level 7 $117,645 to $126,892 p.a. (comprising Salary of $99,411 to $107,225 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Please contact Linda Parker, Academic Services Manager via email at linda.parker@westernsydney.edu.au
Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au
8:30 pm on Sunday 1 September 2024
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application.
Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
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Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
If you require assistance in using the System, please email recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au or phone the Recruitment Helpline on (02) 9852 5422. Please note, we do not accept applications for roles to the recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au email.