Liaison Librarian

Location: Broadmeadows, fully onsite

Role Type: Fulltime Ongoing Role

Remuneration: PACCT 5.1 

About us:

Bendigo Kangan Institute is one of Victoria's largest TAFE providers. We offer state-of-the-art training centres providing a wide range of courses in a variety of fields. We foster a culture that is customer-centric, works together and focuses on achieving our best in a healthy and supportive environment. If you are passionate about putting the customer first, thrive on being part of an inclusive and united team, please read the detailed position description document to understand our values and focus.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects and represents the vibrant and diverse communities where we work, teach and study. We welcome First Nations people, people of all genders, ages, cultures, religions, disabilities, sexual orientations, family structures and those with caring responsibilities. Our culture celebrates diversity and prioritises wellbeing and belonging, ensuring our people can thrive.

About The Role:

• Liaise with staff and students at Bendigo Kangan Institute (BKI) to ensure that the library is responsive to the learning and teaching programs, collaborating by planning and developing literacy programs, research, collection management/maintenance, producing and updating subject guides and liaison with teaching portfolios.
• Collection management/maintenance
• Assist with Library help desk shifts, activities, and events.
• Deliver high quality information and reference services, including specialised research consultations and referencing/plagiarism.

We are excited about you because you have:

• Relevant degree and/or post-graduate qualification which qualifies for Associate (Professional) membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
• Demonstrated experience in academic/TAFE library setting (desirable)

We can offer you:

• Each month you work, you earn an additional day off, known as an RDO.
• Free onsite parking for most campuses
• Professional development programs
• Fitness Passport Program with exclusive access for you and your family to 230+ locations Australia wide
• Counselling support (EAP) and Health & Wellbeing initiatives throughout the year
• Meaningful work that drives positive social impact
• The opportunity to build a career in a world leading vocational education and training sector, with diverse and emerging career opportunities across Australia.

Things we will require from you:

• Relevant compliance documents including Working with Children Clearance (WWCC), current police check, certified right to work documentation
• Certified vocational qualifications and certified transcripts (as listed in resume and relevant to the position)

If this sounds like the role for you, we invite you to apply by clicking on 'Apply for this job/Apply now'.

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Position description below for your reference outlining key responsibilities of the role. 

Only applications from candidates with valid working rights will be considered. We are a child safe and equal opportunity employer and therefore the successful candidate will be required to hold a current Working with Children check clearance.

Bendigo Kangan Institute acknowledges that their campuses are located on the ancestral lands of the Djaara people of Dja Dja Wurrung, Wurundjeri Peoples of the Kulin Nations, Yorta Yorta Nations and the Gunaikurnai people. The Institute respects their Elders past present and emerging and cultural heritage, and we recognize their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture.

Applications closes Sunday 7th July 2024 at 11.59pm

NOTE: Bendigo Kangan Institute reserves the right to withdraw this advertised position at any stage.