Library Assistant

About Us:

Trinity College is a vibrant, diverse community, inspiring and enabling students of exceptional promise from Australia and around the world in its various educational programs, including a Residential College, a Theological School and a Pathways School. Trinity offers a warm collegiate workplace set amongst the leafy environs and historic buildings of Melbourne University’s oldest college, founded in 1872.

The College is committed to the safety of all children, and to providing a culturally safe and inclusive environment for those from diverse backgrounds.

About the role:

The primary objective of this position is to contribute to a quality library service that is responsive to the teaching, learning and research needs of the Trinity College community. 

Our Library Services complement Trinity College’s Vision with innovative services and quality resources that reflect, support and inspire our diverse community of learners. Our mission is to be flexible and dynamic in providing quality resources and innovative services to stimulate creativity and intellectual curiosity, and facilitate lifelong learning and research. 

For a more detailed description of the roles and responsibilities please see the position description. (links to the PD will be available on the Trinity careers page).

Skills & Experience:

1.       Use the Library Management System for circulation and basic item management functions

2.       Maintenance of the library collection including shelving, repairs, shelf-reading and tidying as required

3.       Pre and post cataloguing processing of new library material

4.       Contribute to the planning and execution of library engagement initiatives such as displays and competitions

5.       Responsibility for supervision of library users after 5pm, including encouraging appropriate behavior.

6.       Complete library closing procedures.

Employment Type and Salary:  
This is part-time, fixed-term role, working Monday to Friday 1pm to 6pm, commencing immediately till 30 June 2027. The salary for this position is Band Level 1, FTE$65,160 Base + 12% Superannuation + 17.5% Leave Loading.

Benefits: 
Trinity College offers a warm, collegiate and flexible work environment for all staff and a range of benefits including:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted Gym Membership from Melbourne University
• Discount on Health Insurance with BUPA
• Salary Packaging
• Leave loading

Enquiries: 
Heather Bailie, Leeper Librarian. E: *******@trinity.unimelb.edu.au

Application will close by 11:59pm on 6 September 2026. Applications will be reviewed and candidates will be invited to interviews, so don't delay in applying!

To Apply:

To apply for this role Please submit a cover letter, your resume and your response to the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the position description in your application. Please submit all documents in one merged file for uploads.

Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit or visa.  The successful candidate must secure, or be in the process of securing, a Working with Children Employee Check.

Trinity College celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTIQA+.