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Officer, Library Acquisitions

Officer, Library Acquisitions

  • 562813
  • Canberra / ACT, ACT, Australia, 2601
  • Continuing
  • Closing at: Aug 6 2026 - 23:55 AEST
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Classification: ANU Officer 5 (Administration)  
Salary package: $89,760 - $97,918 per annum plus 17% Superannuation  
Terms: Full Time, Continuing 

 

We Offer 

  • Professional and collaborative work environment 

  • Mentoring and ongoing career development 

  • Excellent remuneration and benefits packages 

  • 17% Superannuation Contributions 

  • Annual Leave Loading 

  • Salary sacrificing options for cars, parking, technology, childcare and more 

 

Position overview  

Are you an energetic person who thrives on providing quality service to library users? Do you have an understanding of acquisition and cataloguing processes in a library environment? If you do and you are well organised, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to liaise with abroad range of people, and are committed to a team approach, we would welcome your application to work at the Australian National University Library. 

As part of the Collection Access & Discovery stream, the Officer, Library Technical Services supports the acquisitions, cataloguing and organisation of scholarly information resources in all languages and formats. This position also participates in rostered information services.

 

The Area

The University Library is a key piece of research infrastructure for researchers and students. The Collection Access and Discovery functional area of the Library manages acquisitions, access, systems and metadata. This position contributes to the University Library through participating in the acquisition, cataloguing and organisation of scholarly information resources that support the University’s teaching and research programs.

 

For more information, please contact Naqiya Rahman, Coordinator, Library Acquisitions for Collection Access and Discovery, naqiya.rahman@anu.edu.au  

 

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au 

 ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion 

 

Application information  

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents: 

•  A statement addressing the selection criteria. 

•  A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees, you can complete these online when prompted in the application form. 

•  Other documents, if required. 

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.  

 

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 

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