Librarian (Client Experience)

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Griffith University Library operates five campus libraries across four campus locations and provides services and expertise to the Griffith University teaching, learning and research community. Library Campus Services Team work closely with clients and establish and maintain strong relationships to deliver useful and timely products and services, and access to resources



The Librarian (Client Experience) supports both online and on-campus interactions by providing guidance to library staff and clients. Working alongside two other librarians, this role contributes to maintaining and enhancing user-focused services in a dynamic and evolving environment, collaborating closely with Library Campus Services Coordinators and Supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver support for clients and library staff in accessing and using a range of library resources and services including first tier referrals to services provided within Griffith University.
• Identify, develop and provide training to Library Campus Services staff in the delivery of information services and resources for complex client enquiries.
• Contribute to user-centric services in the development, implementation and review of services and systems by analysing and evaluating data.
• Proactively contribute to the development and documentation of policies, standards, protocols and procedures for delivery of quality services.
• Apply professional knowledge to present solutions which improve library services.
• Provide support and collaborate with other areas of the library to deliver small projects to enhance the client experience.
• Assist in the development and organising of engagement activities.
• Undertake regular personal and professional development to enhance knowledge and skills to enable a high level of service in a continuously changing environment.

About you

• Degree in Library and Information Science with the ability to demonstrate relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training which would allow professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
• Excellent communication skills with demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with professional and academic staff and students.

Candidates must have full unrestricted Australian work rights and may be subject to a National criminal history check.

What we can offer

This is continuing opportunity and is based across both Logan and Brisbane South (Nathan).  As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.

HEW 5 Salary – Base range - $79,705.66 - $89,416.39 + 17% super. Full package range is - $93,255.63 - $104,617.18.

Why join Griffith?



As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

How to apply

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, please refer to the qualifications above and the position description.
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

For further information relating to the position, please contact Michelle Postlethwaite, Coordinator Library Campus Experience [email protected]

Closing date: Sunday 8th June @ 11:59pm. All applications must be submitted online.