Student Resources Assistant

• Student Resources Assistant supporting the University Library

• Casual opportunity starting July 2025

• HEO 2 Step 1 $47.65 per hour plus Super

About the opportunity

The Student Resources Assistant is primarily responsible for providing basic directional and informational support to library users. They engage in collection maintenance tasks and quickly adapt to new tasks and technologies to maintain efficient library operations.

The Student Resources Assistant works under supervision, performing tasks as directed and in accordance with defined responsibilities. They apply current processes to complete work tasks with some scope to vary methods of work. They also resolve routine matters related to responsibilities and work under supervision to resolve more complex matters

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide basic directional guidance to library visitors and refer complex enquiries to appropriate staff members

• provide high-quality customer service by understanding the basic functions and services of the library to meet client needs

• engage in library stocktake processes, and collection maintenance activities, including shelving returned items, maintaining order, and supporting collection relocation efforts within set timeframes.

• operate library-related technologies to carry out work activities.

• learn new tasks rapidly and contribute ideas to solve basic challenges that come up in day-to-day work.

• assist in compiling data for reports, ensuring the information aligns with university systems, and help the team adhere to basic compliance standards.

• assist with administrative tasks.

• follow established health and safety guidelines, promptly report any hazards, and ensure personal workspace is maintained in a safe and orderly manner.

• undertakes ad-hoc projects and other activities

About You

• computer Literacy

• organisation and Time Management

• attention to Detail

• ability to Communicate Effectively

• Strong teamwork and Collaboration

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Mari Lewis, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to Mari.lewis@sydney.edu.au 

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