Library Officer (Patron Engagement)
- Bedford Park, SA
- $82,657-91,222 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
You are a warm, approachable individual with excellent interpersonal skills, and are confident in interpreting and advising students and staff regarding access to information resources across all the Library’s collections. As first point of call, you take a collaborative approach to working with colleagues to reduce barriers to accessing information resources, library services and spaces, and will contribute toward creating engaging and informative content for the Library’s social media outlets.Your previous experience working with online systems will allow you to easily document student enquiries about the Learning Management System and associated applications in the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software in order to refer more complex enquiries to specialist teams for resolution.Some of the key position capabilities of the role include:Demonstrated experience in frontline customer service where patience and resilience are key attributes.Demonstrated digital literacy and social media skills.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and proactively within own team and with other teams, i.e. considers activities, decisions and outcome from the perspective of working with others.Demonstrated effective to well-developed written and interpersonal communication skills and presentation skills.If you feel you don’t have all of the experience we are asking for, but that your skills are transferrable, we’d still love to hear from you.About Flinders University LibraryThe Library is a vital part of the student experience, creating welcoming spaces and meaningful support for all students, including those far from home. Out initiatives are shaped by student voices through collaborating with, listening to and adapting their ideas, such as expanding student access across all of our campuses, introducing a Sensory Space at the Central Library and developing Ai tools, to name just a few. We empower learning, expand access and drive impact to foster academic excellence, and are deepening our impact as a research partner by driving innovation, expanding support and strengthening global visibilityOur cornerstone is the commitment to fostering a connected, inclusive and forward-thinking Library, to ensure that our community has the spaces, support and recourses to continue to thrive.Life at FlindersWe're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So,17% Superannuation + salary packaging optionsFlexible working arrangementsWide range of professional development activities and services, including exclusive staff study offersWe embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staffVibrant campus life and amenities including on campus , and (Bedford Park, South Australia).Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous EmploymentFlinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.Please see here for ourPlease see here for ourPrescribed Conditions for EmploymentA valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.How to Apply and Information
- You are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, telling us why you are suitable for this role by addressing the 4 Key Position Capabilities, as detailed in the body of this ad.