About The Team

Murdoch Library is dedicated to providing essential information resources and both face-to-face and digital services to the academic community, supporting learning, teaching and research. We are committed to delivering friendly, engaging and professional service, offering focused collections, training and assistance in locating and utilising information resources. Our goal is to create an environment that caters to diverse needs.

The Research & Digital Services team specialises in developing and delivering comprehensive library research support services. This includes providing researcher training and managing the Research Portal. Additionally, our team oversees the library's systems and platforms, coordinates communication and develops content and interactive resources for the library website and other platforms

Your New Role!

This role will provide and contribute to the development of library research support services particularly related to scholarly communication.

Service areas include institutional repository, researcher profiles, scholarly publishing (including open access), bibliometrics and impact, advanced literature searching (including systematic reviews) and research data management.

The role involves addressing queries and offering guidance across all services as part of a collaborative team, with opportunity to develop service offerings for particular areas, such as the Research Portal and Profiles, scholarly publishing, and bibliometrics.

This position works closely with other Library staff and teams, particularly those in Learning & Teaching and Digital Experience. Additionally, the role involves partnering with colleagues supporting research across the University, including the Graduate Research Office and Research & Innovation.

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous | Part time (30 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $77K - $94K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze- tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase!
  
• Flexible work arrangements
  
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
  
• Indigenous Language Allowance
  
• Salary packaging options - such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
  
• Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

• Completion of a degree; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
  
• Eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
  
• Strong written and interpersonal communication skills
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of researcher needs in relation to library research support
  
• Knowledge of and interest in scholarly communication developments as related to library services and initiatives
  
• Proven experience and knowledge in providing library research support services and creating support materials across various media.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Kaitlyn Houston, Research Support Coordinator and quote JR103744 as the reference.

Applications Close on 5 June 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.