Position Overview

The Manager, Library & Information Services WA works as part of the Federal Court of Australia Library Network to provide a high-level information and research library service to Judges and all other staff of the Federal Court of Australia, the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia and the National Native Title Tribunal. They are. responsible for maintaining and enhancing the Western Australian library collections and services within budget; providing library training and induction to Judges, legal and other staff; and contributing to current awareness services produced by the Library Network

Key Responsibilities and Duties

1. Provide high level information and research library services to Judges and all other staff

• Respond to requests for information from Judges and all other staff
• Consult on and identify purchasing priorities and library issues
• Alert Judges and staff to new publications and developments in the library
• Keep abreast of the latest legal developments of importance to the jurisdiction of the Courts and the NNTT
• Contribute to the current awareness services produced by the Library Network

2. Maintain and enhance the Western Australian library collection and services within budget

• Manage the maintenance of the Library collection, Judges’ chambers and Registries collections
• Monitor the financial expenditure of the collections and ensure they are within the annual allocation
• Select and acquire new publications in accordance with the Collection Development Policy and within budget allocation

3. Provide Library training and induction for Judges and legal and other staff

• Develop and deliver training sessions for Judges, Associates, Registrars, Members
• Keep abreast of developments in legal research tools and facilitate training from outside providers/vendors

4. Leadership skills including the ability to guide and support the development of others, sharing knowledge and experience

• Lead and motivate staff in the Library and Information Services Team and within the Entity

5. Contribute to the strategic and business objectives of the organisation

• Complete important projects and tasks within the agreed time frames
• Participate in regular national Library team meetings
• Regularly report to the Director, Library and Information Services on the operation of the Western Australian Library
• Evaluate new technology for potential as a mechanism for improving the delivery of library and information services and better utilisation of resources nationally
• Maintain regular liaison with relevant professional bodies and associations in the library and information sector e.g. ALIA, ALLA, AIJA Court Librarians.

Other Requirements

• Possession of an appropriate Library qualification recognised for professional membership of the Australian Library & Information Association
• A Law Degree is desirable
• Some interstate travel is required

Selection Criteria

1. Thorough knowledge of standard law library practices and procedures.
2. Excellent knowledge of legal research tools and their application to particular types of legal research.
3. Ability to develop, manage and monitor budgets and other financial records.
4. Ability to prepare reports, manuals, guides/training materials and deliver training.
5. Good working knowledge of the Australian publishing and library marketplace including suppliers, distributors/agents and document delivery services.
6. Leadership skills including the ability to guide and support the development of others, sharing knowledge and experience.

Contact Officer

For more information, please contact Georgia Livissianos, Director Library & Information Services via telephone (08) 7201 6016 or email [email protected].

How to apply

To apply, please complete the application form on the Court’s careers portal.

As part of your application, you will be required to submit a one-page response outlining your suitability for this position having regards to the selection criteria and duties of the position which are described in the position description (maximum word limit 500). Please ensure this document is attached before submitting your application.

If you have any issues with applying, please email [email protected]

Eligibility

Employment with the Court is subject to the conditions prescribed in the Public Service Act 1999, and the following:

1. Australian citizenship – the successful applicant must hold Australian citizenship.
2. Security and character clearance – the successful applicant must satisfy a Police Records Check and may also be required to complete security clearances during the course of their employment.
3. Successful applicants engaged into the APS will be subject to a probation period.

Interested candidates who have received a redundancy benefit from an APS agency are welcome to apply but note that they cannot be engaged until their redundancy benefit period has expired.

Diversity and Inclusion

Federal Court Australia is committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and welcomes and encourages applications from People with Disability.

First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ people, people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds, Mature age workers, as well as young workers and supporting an inter-generational workforce and supporting gender equity and families.

Federal Court Australia will provide reasonable adjustments for candidates to participate equitably in the recruitment process and discuss workplace adjustments to fulfil the inherent requirements of the role.

RecruitAbility

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