About The Team
Join a team dedicated to supporting learning, teaching and research across the University. The Resources & Collections team manages the University Library’s physical and digital collections, ensuring resources are accessible, discoverable and aligned with the needs of students, academics, and researchers. Through collaboration and a commitment to service excellence, the team plays a key role in connecting the University community with the information and resources they need to succeed.
Your New Role!
As a part-time Library Officer, you will work as part of the Resources & Collections team, supporting the management and accessibility of the University Library’s physical and digital collections. Reporting to the Senior Library Officer, Resource Acquisition, you will contribute to a range of collection and resource management activities that support the teaching, learning, and research needs of the University community. This role is three days a week with the schedule being Wednesday, Thursday, Friday but open to negotiation for the preferred candidate.
Your key responsibilities and duties will include:
Providing document delivery services to Library patrons both on and off campus.
Participating in collection maintenance activities and contributing to the evaluation of library collections and resources.
Creating, updating, and maintaining records within the library’s integrated management system.
Supporting the acquisition and processing of library materials.
Please refer to the Position Description for further details.
What We Offer You!
This Continuous| Part time (22.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $65K – $81K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.
You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, 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:
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 -
What you’ll bring to the role:
Completion of Year 12 or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications, training, and experience.
Communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
Experience using software applications and library management systems.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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.
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 Terri Hill, Senior Library Officer, Resources Acquisition, [email protected] and quote JR105572 as the reference.
Applications Close on 5 August 2026 (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.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. 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.
