Serials Officer

DEPARTMENT OF PARLIAMENTARY SERVICES

Applications are invited for an experienced librarian to work in the Victorian Parliamentary Library on a part-time (0.8) fixed term basis until 31 December 2011.

The Library’s Technical Services unit acquires, catalogues and maintains collections of parliamentary and government publications, books and journals in both print and electronic formats for the use of MPs, electorate and parliamentary staff. The Serials Librarian manages the Library’s serials collections to ensure that full sets of journals and annual reports are available to clients, and assists the Technical Services Librarian with the administration of the Library’s collections budget.

A Librarianship qualification or progress towards this qualification coupled with experience managing electronic serial publications is preferred, as is a familiarity with Libraries Australia.

This position has been re-advertised. Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Salary: Grade 3.1 $53,502 - $59,233 pro rata plus superannuation (as of 1st October 2010)
Term of appointment: Part time (0.8), fixed term position until 31 December 2011.
Applications close: 5.00pm, Monday 18 October 2010
Further information: Marion King, Parliamentary Librarian on 9651 8630

Applications may be sent to The Organisation Development Officer, Parliament House, East Melbourne, Victoria 3002 or apply online at www.parliament.vic.gov.au/jobs. Applicants must address the key selection criteria in the position description, a copy of which can be obtained from the above website.