HOW TO APPLY
Your application must include:
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a covering letter outlining your interest in the position
a statement of your suitability against each of the Key Selection Criteria
your current curriculum vitae containing names, postal addresses, telephone
numbers and where available, e-mail addresses and facsimile numbers of three
referees who will provide references when required, and
a completed Job Application Sheet.
Your application should also include the following details:
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Educational, professional and other relevant qualifications
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Relevant work experience
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If successful, period of notice required to join
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Details of service with other educational institutions, public authorities and
military service where applicable
RMIT’s Vocational Education and Training Sector (TAFE Sector) cannot employ persons
who have within the last three years received a Voluntary Departure Package from any
Victorian Public Sector Department or Government Agency.
The University also has restrictions relating to the re-employment of ex-staff members
who had left RMIT with Voluntary Departure Packages, redundancy or negotiated
separation packages. The nature of the restrictions depends on individual cases.
Do not send valuable original documents or exhibits with your application, as articles may
be lost in transit.
Written applications quoting the relevant reference number should be addressed to:
People Services
Diane McKellin
RMIT University
City Campus
P.O. Box 188
Carlton South VIC 3053
OR emailed to diane.mckellin@rmit.edu.au
Please endorse the envelope "APPLICATION - CONFIDENTIAL"
JOB APPLICATION SHEET
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL DETAILS LISTED BELOW AND EMAIL THIS SHEET
WITH APPLICATION TO diane.mckellin@rmit.edu.au or post to the address below.
Reference No
Position Title
Family Name
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Given Name(s)
Home Address
Postcode
State
Email Address
Telephone
Home
Work
Citizenship
Resident Status if not Australian
APPLICATIONS ADDRESSED TO
People Services
Diane McKellin
RMIT University
City Campus
PO Box 188
Carlton South Vic 3053
or email to diane.mckellin@rmit.edu.au
FOR PEOPLE SERVICES USE ONLY
HR system updated and acknowledgement sent
Date
Initial
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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2.
POSITION SUMMARY
Position Title
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Library Officer (Information Services)
Position Number
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30000802
Time Fraction
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50% (18 hpw)
Tenure
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Temporary to 22 November 2002
Classification
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HEW 5
Salary Range
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$37,133 - $42,655 p.a. (pro-rata)
Division
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Resources
Faculty/Group/School
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RMIT University Library
Dept/Branch/Section
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Customer Services Unit, Swanston Library Team
Campus Location
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Based at the Aerospace Resource Centre Library
at Fishermens Bend, within the RMIT city
campus but may be required to work at other
campuses of the University.
THE UNIVERSITY
RMIT University is a multi-level dual sector education, training and research service organisation,
offering programs ranging from certificate level vocational programs through tailored programs for
industry and community clients, to post-graduate research programs. The University has several
companies which are responsible for commercial activities relating to the University's core
functions.
The University's goal is to create and sustain a distinctive world-class university at the forefront of
technical and professional education and real-world research, through continuous improvement and
with all staff committed to quality management processes. As a world-class university, RMIT will
be recognised as a leader in its teaching and learning processes, research activities and community
services.
Also see: http://www.rmit.edu.au
3.
THE FACULTY/GROUP
RMIT University Library with a collection of over 750,000 volumes and 169 equivalent full-time
staff and over 700 information terminals is a rapidly developing, busy university library system.
Under the co-ordination of the University Librarian and the Executive, it comprises four principal
libraries, the Swanston Library, the Bundoora Library, the Business Library and the Carlton Library,
as well as a number of distributed library services on other sites. This includes a library service at
the Brunswick Campus. It is undertaking a major program of building redevelopment and is
continuing to build its reputation for innovation in the delivery of services and support programs for
the academic activities of the University.
The RMIT University Library is a group within the Resources Division reporting to the Pro ViceChancellor, Academic Services
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JOB SUMMARY
The major focus of this position is to undertake rostered service point activities at the Aeorospace
Resource Centre along with the delivery of basic information literacy and collection maintenance in
nominated areas.
Any member of the library staff will be required to assist in other areas of library operations for limited
periods, at the direction of the Team Leader.
5.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The position reports to the Senior Liaison Librarian managing the Aerospace Resource Centre site.
No positions report directly to this position.
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KEY OBJECTIVES
6.1
RMIT community is provided with expert library reference and information services.
6.2
Partnerships that facilitate the Teaching, Learning and Research strategies of the University
are supported, including library input into development and design of curriculum,
collection development, marketing and communication.
6.3
RMIT students and staff are assisted in the development of lifelong learning skills through
the provision of basic information skills training.
6.4
Activities which benefit library customers including collection maintenance activities are
carried out in cooperation with other Units of the library.
SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES
7.1
Provide rostered service including loans, information and reference assistance at the
Aerospace Resource Centre information desk.
7.2
Undertake administrative activities in support of the liaison, information and reference
operations of the Engineering Faculty Liaison Team.
7.3
Assist with Information Literacy and orientation programs including the preparation of
both print and electronic publications.
7.4
Undertake collection management tasks, including the processing of new materials and
different formats, de-selecting items and assisting in the selection of new materials
7.5
Undertake rostered duty at other library service points including afternoon shifts, weekends
and public holidays when required.
Corporate Responsibilities
7.6
Contribute to the strategic directions setting and policy-making processes of the Swanston
Library Team and Faculty Liaison Team by participating in Forums.
7.7
Undertake specific Aerospace Resource Centre and Faculty Liaison Team projects and
tasks.
7.8
Contribute to the strategic directions setting and policy-making processes of the Library by
participating in working parties and committees.
Personal responsibilities
7.9
8.
Assume joint responsibility for career development by actively participating in various activities
(mentoring, job rotation, secondments and joint group projects) and negotiating an agreed
development plan, identifying key areas which will assist in personal and professional
development. These activities should be consistent with the Library’s and University’s strategic
goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Mandatory:
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Associate Diploma/Diploma of Applied Social Science (Library and Information
Studies)
Or Working towards completion of a degree in the above disciplines.
Or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications, training and experience.
KEY SELECTION CRITERIA
9.1
Demonstrated experience in a customer service role within a library service.
9.2
Knowledge of / experience in the provision of reference and information services,
including electronic information sources.
9.3
Demonstrated well developed verbal and written communication skills.
9.4
Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.
9.5
Demonstrated experience with general computer applications and Internet environments.
9.6
Ability to work with limited direction and adapt to changing work practices.
9.7
Proven ability to exercise initiative and independence in appropriate circumstances.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Due to the operational requirements of the Aerospace Resource Centre, the contact hours for this
position will need be worked over 9 days within a fortnight period between 11.00 a.m. and 3.30 p.m.