Reference Librarian - Melbourne City Centre, Australia - Victoria Legal Aid

Victoria Legal Aid

Verified Company

Melbourne City Centre, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Part time (0.8 FTE) maximum term position up to 18 months

Salary based on experience, range: $74,920 $96,952 (pro rata) plus super
Attractive employee benefits including salary packaging and hybrid working

About the role:

In this role, you will provide reference and research services to Victoria Legal Aid staff and the public, using print and online resources.

You will assist with the ongoing evaluation and improvement of library services. You will also assist with other library functions, as part of a small, high-functioning team.

About Legal Practice:

Legal Practice provides a central point for whole-of-practice support and is the central point of contact for private practitioners, VLA lawyers and Community Legal Centre lawyers.

Legal Practice's responsibilities include developing and supporting a quality legal practice, training and practice support, and the administration of the legal assistance scheme under the Legal Aid Act.

Client service
A strong commitment to client service and ability to interpret complex client information needs. Experience in the provision of excellent library reference and research services using a range of materials. Commitment to process improvement and innovation in service delivery.

Technical skills

Well developed cataloguing skills and the ability to process a range of library materials. A working knowledge of library classification and indexing principles and systems, and experience with library management systems.

Promotions

Knowledge and experience in promotional activities centred around the provision of a reference and research service.

Training

Demonstrated ability to deliver information skills and legal research training programs.

About Victoria Legal Aid:
We provide legal representation to those who need it most.

With over 1000 staff employed in 15 offices across Victoria, we help people with their legal problems by providing information, advice and education with a focus on the prevention and early resolution of legal problems.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we.

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds and foster a work culture that's inclusive as well as diverse.

Your unique ideas and perspectives are valued so that we best represent the people we serve.

Employee benefits:

Family friendly, flexible hybrid work from home & office model

Training
and professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment in modern offices
Salary packaging which allows up to $15,900 of your salary each year to be tax free

For further information review the attached position description or contact Fiona MacDowall, Library Manager on
Applications close by 11.59pm on 10 September 2023

VLA is committed to putting the safety and wellbeing of children first.