Librarian

Administrative Review Tribunal; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 100,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Remote working

Salary packaging

Health and wellbeing programs

Generous leave

Job summary

Administrative Review Tribunal is seeking an APS6 Librarian in a hybrid role based in Melbourne or Sydney. The position is full-time (part-time considered) with a non-ongoing term to 30 June 2027, potentially ongoing.

The Librarian will manage legal library collections, deliver high-quality research and reference services, and train users in database resources. The role includes working across Tribunal staff and maintaining digital resources.

Qualifications

• Experience managing legal library collections and library management systems.
• Ability to provide high-quality legal research, reference, and current awareness services.
• Experience developing and delivering library training and user education programs.
• Ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Tertiary qualifications recognized for professional (Associate) membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.

Responsibilities

• Manages the collection for their nominated Registry.
• Supports users through research and reference services.
• Provides updates on new and relevant information, database training and access to digital resources.

Skills

Legal research

Library management systems

Training delivery

Workload management

Education

Bachelor/Master in library information management (ALIA Associate)

Job description

Use your experience in reference and research services to connect people with the information they need in a unique and specialised library environment.

We are seeking an APS6 Librarian for a non-ongoing role until 30 June 2027, with the possibility of ongoing employment.

Based in Melbourne or Sydney, this hybrid position is available full-time, with part-time arrangements of at least three days per week also considered.

Remuneration: The annual salary range for the position is APS6 - $99,734 - $111,701 p.a., plus a generous employer superannuation contribution of 15.4%.

About the opportunity

Library Services is a national team that provides Tribunal members and staff with the information and resources they need to do their work. The Librarian manages the collection for their nominated Registry and supports users through research and reference services, updates on new and relevant information, database training, and access to digital resources.

About you:

To be successful you will have:

• Experience managing legal library collections and library management systems
• Ability to provide high-quality legal research, reference, and current awareness services.
• Strong judgement and research skills to deliver accurate and timely information.
• Experience developing and delivering library training and user education programs.
• Ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in library and/or information management that are recognised for professional (Associate) membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
• Australian Federal Police Check

More information about this position, the scope of the role, duties and required capabilities and experience, is contained within the Position Description, which is linked below and available on our Career Opportunities page.

About the Tribunal:

The Administrative Review Tribunal plays a crucial role in the Australian legal landscape, providing a process for individuals and organisations to seek an independent review of decisions made under a wide range of Commonwealth laws.

We believe in providing our employees with a work environment that is supportive and rewarding. Our culture is one that welcomes all and we embrace flexibility and diversity. We believe our people are our most valuable asset and we work to support the skills, knowledge and capability of our staff.

You can learn more about the Tribunal on our website, About us | Administrative Review Tribunal

What we offer:

We believe the little extras can make a big difference in supporting your success and some of our great incentives include:

• flexible working options, including flexi-time and remote working to support you with your commitments outside of work.
• salary packaging options
• access to holistic health and wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport which provides discounted access to 350+ gyms, free annual influenza vaccinations and free eye tests
• generous leave allowances including Christmas to New Year office closure with no deduction from your leave balance.

Read our Enterprise Agreement for more information about our terms and conditions of employment.

The use of AI in Recruitment

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Merit Pool Acknowledgement

A merit pool may be created to fill similar vacancies within the next 18 months. Suitable candidates in this merit pool may be contacted for roles at the Tribunal, or the broader APS.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

The Administrative Review Tribunal is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We encourage and welcome applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, all genders, LGBTQIA+ community and mature age people. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us if invited to interview.

RecruitAbility Scheme

RecruitAbility applies to this vacancy. Should you apply for this vacancy under the scheme, declare you have a disability, and meet the minimum requirements for the role, you will be invited to participate in further assessment activity for the vacancy For more information visit: https://www.apsc.gov.au/recruitability

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