Library Collections Delivery Officer

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The opportunity

• ​​​​Join CSIRO - Australia's National Science and Innovation Agency
  

• Assist with physical collection retrieval and maintenance

• Part-time opportunity

CSIRO is seeking a Library Collections Officer to join the Library Collections team at Black Mountain, ACT. As part of Australia’s largest science library, this role supports access to a diverse range of scientific and social science resources by fulfilling collection requests and assisting with the retrieval and maintenance of physical library materials. 

This position contributes to the delivery of onsite library services and plays a key role in managing CSIRO’s extensive print collections. Having a collaborative and flexible approach is essential for success in this role, along with a willingness to support high-value services across the library. Onsite attendance required 3–4 days per week (pro-rata for part-time hours).

Your duties will include:

• Under direction, provide access to Library collections for CSIRO people and external requesters through collection circulation activities.
• Maintain clear communication with library users regarding processing and delivery of requests.
• Undertake collection retrieval, delivery, maintenance and checking activities, including shelving, labelling and mail processing.
• Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, contribute to the delivery of Black Mountain Library onsite services and programs.
• Contribute to on-the-job training of Library colleagues in areas of subject matter expertise, including developing and maintaining guidelines and related documentation.
• Work collaboratively to develop and deliver high-value library services, projects and initiatives.

Location: Canberra, Black Mountain ACT

Salary: AU$59,071 - AU$71,010 plus up to 15.4% superannuation

Tenure: Indefinite, Part-time 

Reference: 100119

To be considered you will need:

• Experience in or understanding of the delivery of services and programs relevant to physical libraries.
• Experience in or understanding of using high-end library circulation management systems such as Alma.
• Task organisation and time management skills and ability to meet deadlines, as well as ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve service outcomes and key performance indicators.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and exercise judgement within agreed service frameworks.
  Desirable:
• Current Australian driver’s licence.

For full details about this role please review the Position Description

Eligibility

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, the successful candidate will be required to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Baseline level. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Flexible working arrangements

We work flexibly at CSIRO, offering a range of options for how, when and where you work. 

Diversity and inclusion

We are working hard to recruit people representing the diversity across our society, and ensure that all our people feel supported to do their best work and feel empowered to let their ideas flourish. 

About CSIRO

At CSIRO Australia's national science agency, we solve the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. We put the safety and wellbeing of our people above all else and earn trust everywhere because we only deal in facts. We collaborate widely and generously and deliver solutions with real impact. 

CSIRO is committed to values-based leadership to inspire performance and unlock the potential of our people.

Join us and start creating tomorrow today!

How to apply

Please apply on-line and provide a cover letter and CV that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.

Applications close

16 July 2025, 11:00pm AEST