Job description
Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit NT Geological Survey - Systems and
Information Delivery
Job title Senior Librarian Designation Professional 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $114,199 - $127,898 Location Darwin
Position number 9458 RTF 347923 Closing 11/06/2026
Contact officer Lisa Capps, Manager Information Services on 08 8999 5321 or [email protected]
About the agency https://resourcingtheterritory.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=347923
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment
process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the
merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide leadership and expert advice to strategically procure, catalogue, curate, manage and promote access to a diverse
collection of geoscientific reports and datasets, maps and academic publications to build knowledge of the geology and
resource potential of the Northern Territory.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and manage a small team and collaborate with other Information Services team members in managing a diverse range
of geoscientific collections and materials
2. Oversee and promote access to physical and digital library collections, ensuring effective service delivery through online
platforms and research databases
3. Support senior leadership in enhancing library systems through the implementation of contemporary digital solutions,
improving accessibility and discoverability of information resources
4. Lead and manage strategic and operational projects, including procurement and contract management, ensuring delivery
against agreed milestones and objectives
5. Monitor industry trends and best practices to inform continuous improvement, including the adoption of emerging
technologies, standards, and formats
6. Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and workflows to ensure consistent, high-quality service delivery
7. Prepare high-level reports and documentation to support corporate and strategic decision-making
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Tertiary qualification in library and information science with eligibility for Associate Membership of the Australian Library
and Information Association (ALIA).
2. Demonstrated analytical, research and problem-solving skills, preferably with a scientific background.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of current issues and trends in collection development technologies and practices.
4. Proven leadership and management experience, including the ability to set clear performance standards, manage and
develop teams to achieve operational and organisational objectives
5. Proven experience of library management systems, including the capacity to leverage potential innovative technological
solutions to problem solve and introduce improved business processes.
6. Experience and understanding of client needs in relation to accessing information and provision of effective services and
online systems
7. Demonstrated ability and knowledge of project management practices and principles and in change management.
8. Highly developed written and oral communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across all
levels of an organisation.
