[MCASIlaris] FW: APS 6 Librarian - Department of Defence [SEC=OFFICIAL]

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Good afternoon/evening
Please see below for a librarian role with Defence, various locations.
This position can be located at any of the 5 physical libraries located around Australia; Garden Island - WA, Canberra - ACT, Enoggera - QLD, Holsworthy - NSW, Laverton - VIC.
Kind regards
Bec
Rebecca (Bec) Shillington (she/her)
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From: WAIN <wain-bounces at lists.curtin.edu.au> On Behalf Of Andrews, Kym MISS via WAIN
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Subject: [WAIN] APS 6 Librarian - Department of Defence [SEC=OFFICIAL]


OFFICIAL

Defence Library Service are advertising for an APS 6 Librarian. This position can be located at any of the 5 physical libraries located around Australia; Garden Island - WA, Canberra - ACT, Enoggera - QLD, Holsworthy - NSW, Laverton - VIC.
$91,702 - $104,753 + up to 15.4% Superannuation

Defence Careers - APS 6 - Librarian (nga.net.au)<https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.listJobs&jobid=32AC0499-BDF2-B382-B534-DB1B7DF531B0&CurATC=defenceext&CurBID=0A5EDE6D-EE80-4646-BBAF-9DB40130227D&JobListID=D864CADA-0731-D8DB-E4B4-A3CDC48591E9&jobsListKey=fa3cec84-9e19-48e7-b428-5ec4fb6b2687&JobCategoryID=DAE7C9C7-4CAD-3C89-32AD-52F75091D536&persistVariables=CurATC,CurBID,JobListID,jobsListKey,JobCategoryID,JobID&lid=05618610198&rmuh=6B649AF9EEF79162A8E91A4FA4E27FE38B9E789F>

The Role
As an APS 6 Librarian, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of high-quality library services and resources to meet the evolving needs of the organisation. This role involves strategic planning, staff leadership, service delivery, and enhancing the user experience. It also involves library resource acquisition and management, ensuring compliance with governance and budgetary frameworks.

Your key focus will be acquisition and management of Defence Library Service electronic resources. This includes overseeing the electronic resources budget, negotiating licences, conducting product investigation and analysis and ensuring effective integration of resources in accordance with Departmental requirements. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to optimise library services, ensure the highest quality electronic content, and maximise user satisfaction.

You will work as part of a small team while maintaining reasonable autonomy and independently managing your responsibilities to achieve deliverables. You will exercise both initiative and judgement in the interpretation of policy and in the application of practices and procedures.

This opportunity aligns perfectly with your skillset if:
You are a capable people leader who can inspire and manage teams to deliver high quality library services.
You have a background in library services with a strong understanding of electronic resource acquisition and management including licencing agreements and managing vendor relationships.
You are skilled in managing and evaluating electronic resources, including testing, integration, and data analysis.
You have excellent organisational and communication skills with a proactive and detail-orientated approach.

About our Team
Defence's primary role is to defend Australia and its national interests, promote security and stability, and support the Australian community as directed by the Government. The Defence Library Service (DLS) is available to all Defence personnel. The DLS team is responsible for national service delivery of contemporary library and information services. This includes the collection, maintenance and provision of information to support the diverse requirements of Defence.

The DLS team is committed to delivering an innovative and modern service with a focus on:
Delivering a future focused, customer oriented service.
Utilising technology to enhance service delivery and information access.
Inspiring lifelong learning and informed decision-making.
Curating inspired and relevant collections.
Developing outreach services and the establishment of strategic partnerships.

The DLS supports Defence decision-making, capability, professional military education and policy development through provision of access to high quality, reliable and credible information. The DLS enables Defence personnel to achieve their mission through delivery of superior information services.

The DLS delivers:
Specialised Information and Research Support: comprehensive information services including tailored research, and user training to support policy development, decision-making and capability.
Electronic Resource Management: seamless access to relevant high quality electronic databases, e-resources and integrated information systems.
Resource Acquisition and Compliance: acquisition and maintenance of a comprehensive collection of electronic and hardcopy resources in line with government policies, and ensure licencing and legal compliance.

Our Ideal Candidate
Defence Library Services prides itself on its positive, collaborative, and supportive workplace culture. It is all about the team and we want people who are excited to be a part of the culture we have created. Our ideal candidate will enjoy working in a dynamic workplace on a wide variety of tasks.
Genuine interest in providing the customer with a positive and professional streamlined experience.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Willingness to learn and be challenged.
Ability to adapt to change in a positive and flexible manner.
Excellent time management skills, strong attention to detail and excel at building and maintaining stakeholder relationships, both with external clients and with internal colleagues.
Well organised, have the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently, as well as collaborating effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Pragmatic, decisive and maintain a strong moral and ethical stance; this includes possessing the confidence to offer contrary advice for consideration.
Most importantly, we are seeking a person with a positive attitude, a team focus and someone who can navigate the occasional stresses of a busy role with good humour.

If you are looking for a position where you will be engaging with a variety of clients and suppliers and you enjoy coming to work in a role where no two days are the same, then engage with the contact officer and discuss further.

Information Pack<https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/publicfiles/defencecareers/jobs/32AC0499-BDF2-B382-B534-DB1B7DF531B0/SEG0785724%20Information%20Pack_1.pdf>


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Kym Andrews
Library Service Manager
Defence Library Service
Defence Library Service and Service Centres
South East Zone | Service Delivery Division
Security and Estate Group
P: 08 9580 4656; M:0420 370 295
Email: kym.andrews at defence.gov.au<mailto:kym.andrews at defence.gov.au>

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