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Broad and challenging role
- Bexley North Location with curb side parking
- Full time, Permanent Position
Booth College is The Salvation Army’s education & training body for NSW and QLD with its main campus situated in Bexley North. The main purpose of the
college is to equip people for service within and beyond The Salvation Army.
Our Library:
Booth College library currently houses a collection of 27,000 volumes and caters to the need of approximately 150 students studying undergraduate and post
graduate qualifications. These students graduate as ordained ministers of religion to carry out the life changing work of The Salvation Army.
About the opportunity:
As the Senior Librarian, you will oversee the strategic direction of the library, its operations and policies, in order to ensure that the library meets
the current and future needs of the college. You will manage the employees and volunteers of the library and play an active role in Booth College
Committees, the Academic Board and the Sydney College of Divinity Library Committee.
Essential Requirements:
- An understanding, empathy, appreciation and the ability to promote the values and ethos of The Salvation Army (in particular Booth College)
- Comprehensive understanding of the context of a Higher Education facility
- Undergraduate degree in Library or Information Services
- High level attention to detail
- Demonstrated ability to lead a team and coordinate tasks.
- Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), Library management software and Endnote
- Proven ability to think analytically and problem-solve.
- Completion of a professional qualification in librarianship
- Proven experience as a Librarian (preferably in an Higher Educational institution)
- Considerable professional experience and extensive knowledge of scholarly information resources and practices
Desirable requirements:
- Professional membership (ALIA)
- Familiarity with theological education
Library Hours:
Work hours would be in shifts that may span from 9.30am – 8.30pm and willingness to work occasionally on Saturdays (10am – 2pm) will be required.
The offer:
In return, we offer a great work/life balance, corporate rates on private health insurance and an opportunity to work in the close community spirit of a
small campus (catered morning teas each day with staff and students) with the professionalism of a large university.
With curb side parking and the lush surrounds of Bexley campus this kind of opportunity doesn’t come often. Make the change today to use your skills in an
organisation that really makes a difference!
TO APPLY:
Please apply through our website:
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