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Job Opportunity: Librarian, Department of Justice (WA)

This position was originally posted on seek.com.au on 12 October 2021. It is expected that the jobs.wa.gov.au listing will be online by the end of the week.  The position is now listed on jobs.wa.gov.au from 12 October 2021. There is one full time position available, with a 18 month pool.

Librarian

Level 1 SC, PS CSA 2021, $70,165 - $94,345 p.a.Full time

About us

When you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.

About the role

Qualified Librarian (Law)

Join a team of experienced librarians delivering a highly specialised library and information service to the State's judicial and legal officers and members of the legal profession.

In this role you will carry out a range of professional duties including -

  1. provision of legal reference and information services;
  2. information resource management, and
  3. system maintenance and support.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in planning and policy setting for the Department's network of library collections.    

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Arts (Librarianship and Corporate Information Management) or equivalent, conferring eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.

About you

We are looking for a client focused Librarian to join our team in delivering a highly specialised service to the State's judicial and legal officers and members of the legal profession.

All employees are required to undergo employment screening, which includes a National Criminal History Check and other checks that may be relevant to the position requirements.

Equity and Diversity

The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to growing the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce as a part of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Management Plan and its Aboriginal Workforce Development Strategy. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth.

As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

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