Library Officer

The Heather and Noel Vose Library is looking for an experienced or aspiring Library Officer with a heart for ministry and a desire to support student learning. Join our Perth campus, 4 days/week, and be a part of Western Australia’s premier theological library with a history of more than 60 years (since 1963) and a collection of over 51,000 books.

Benefits:

• Extra leave over the Christmas to New Year office closure.
• Free access to support through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Free library membership and on-site parking.
• Discounts of up to 30% for study at Morling College (MC).
• Above Award level remuneration.

About the Role:

• Supports the day-to-day operations of the library by delivering a high-quality service to students and staff.
• Manages the MC Collection (e.g., monographs, local print serials, eBook Central) in collaboration with library staff.
• Maintains and improves library systems (e.g., Liberty).
• Supports the Perth Campus with administrative, reception, and event tasks as needed.
• 4 days/week; Monday to Thursday.

Essential Attributes (please respond to these in your Cover Letter):

• A qualification or willingness to pursue a qualification in library studies conferring eligibility for associate librarian or library technician membership of ALIA.
  • We are willing to discuss the sponsorship of studies for a successful applicant.
• Well-developed proficiency and capability with personal computers and software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer service ethic.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently.
• Involvement in a local evangelical church and demonstrated Christian character.
• Alignment of personal values, beliefs and practices with MC’s mission, Staff Code (https://tinyurl.com/mcstaffcode), and Christian ethos.
• Willingness to embrace a culture of shared evangelical conviction and gracious, respectful disagreement on other matters.

Desirable Attributes:

• Experience in library operations including cataloguing, client services, and familiarity with library-specific technologies and systems.
• Familiarity with theology as a subject area.

How to Apply:

• Please apply with a brief cover letter responding to the Essential Attributes above along with a current CV.
• Kindly note that applications without a cover letter that addresses the essential criteria or a response to the screening questions (which are sent after application), will not be reviewed.
• We reserve the right to employ at any stage if a suitable candidate is identified.