Librarian

Job Reference: 1072621

About the Role:

Are you detail-oriented and enjoy working with systems and electronic scholarly resources? Do you take pride in solving problems and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a Librarian to join our professional and supportive Research Services team at Curtin University Library. In this role, you will contribute to the acquisition and management of electronic resources and the institutional repository, helping to ensure seamless access to scholarly content for our students and academics. Under the direction of the Manager, you’ll work with licences, invoices, metadata, and systems, liaise with vendors, and support the development and execution of clear and reliable processes. This role suits someone who enjoys collaborative work, values attention to detail, can interact with vendors and clients and is confident working with technical documentation and evolving systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

Acquisitions

• Support the acquisition and renewal of information resources by analysing usage statistics, negotiating pricing, evaluating licenses, conducting trials, and ensuring compliance with critical timeframes.
• Complete acquisition and renewal workflows in the required systems including creating and maintaining invoice, licence and vendor records in Alma, and invoice and licence records in CiAnywhere.
• Establish and maintain access to electronic resources, including troubleshooting access issues and liaising effectively with vendors and IT staff.

Institutional Repository

• Process repository records to ensure they are accurate, complete, and follow relevant metadata standards and comply with copyright, embargoes, and Open Access policies.
• Assist with the technical migration of the repository system and creation of related support and learning materials.

General Research Support

• Contribute to the University’s strategic research priorities through services including institutional repository support, research data management, publishing advice, bibliometrics, and research skills development.

We are looking for:

• A professional qualification in librarianship recognised for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association, supported by relevant work experience.
• Strong attention to detail, with well-developed analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret, assess, and apply technical and procedural documentation, with experience contributing to the development and improvement of process and support materials.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within and across teams, engaging with colleagues from diverse backgrounds to achieve shared objectives.
• Capacity to quickly learn new systems, adapt to changing workflows, and respond flexibly in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups.
• Strong time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines, and manage competing demands.
• A proactive and innovative mindset, with a solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.

Role Requirements:
Curtin University Library

The TL Robertson Library is a vibrant hub of knowledge at Curtin University which provides an array of innovative services and programs to support the University’s research and the development of students as independent learners and researchers. Open 24/7, the library stands as one of Western Australia's busiest, bustling with study spaces, exhibition areas, numerous function and event venues and a creative Makerspace!

About Curtin University

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page!

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW and provide the following documents:

• CV
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and addressing the selection criteria in the advert (2 pages maximum)

If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Tuesday, 16 September 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.