Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $86,750 - $93,416 plus superannuation
Position No: 17814
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 16 July 2026
Contact Officer: Amy Chan on [email protected] or (02) 6207 5446
Details: Do you have some experience working in a library or would love to work in one? We are looking for someone with a keen interest in providing the Canberra community access to quality digital resources, magazines and newspapers to join Libraries ACT's Collections Team as the Subscriptions Officer. As part of the day-to-day duties and responsibilities, you will be using the library’s integrated library management system and vendor platforms to oversee all subscriptions, including physical magazines, newspapers and digital resources.
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has an interest in developing and managing the library's digital collections and subscriptions
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Has great communication and problem-solving skills
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Excels at juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Is comfortable using different technology platforms especially the library management system
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Embraces change and drives continuous improvement
Please see attached position description for details of the duties to be undertaken.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other requirements: Relevant tertiary (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) qualification in library and information studies (as defined by ALIA), or progress toward the qualification, is desirable.
Notes: An order of merit will be established from this selection process and may be used to fill future identical vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Opportunities for flexible working options could include hybrid working, being a combination of working from home, designated office based and FlexiSpace working locations across the ACT, part-time hours, job-sharing, flexible start, and finish times.
How to Apply: If you're interested, please submit the following:
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A written response of no more than 1,000 words to the Selection Criteria;
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A current curriculum vitae (no more than two-pages); and
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Details of two referees.
Applications should be submitted .
Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.
Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.
The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.
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