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Metadata and Systems Support Librarian

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Work type: Full time - Permanent
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Services

Metadata and Systems Support Librarian

Libraries, Arts and Events

Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week, flexible)
Band 5 - Starting from $78,448.98 (+ super)

  • Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
  • Award-winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives

Yarra Libraries is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional with expertise in cataloguing, metadata, and library systems to join our Collections and Shared Services team.

Working across both technical services and frontline environments, this role plays a key part in ensuring the integrity and accessibility of our collections through quality metadata, system support, and data-informed decision making.

You’ll contribute to the ongoing development and maintenance of the Library Management System (Symphony), provide cataloguing support in line with Libraries Victoria standards, and help staff across Yarra Libraries access the data, tools, and training they need to deliver excellent service.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Maintaining accurate and consistent metadata across Yarra Libraries’ physical and digital collections.

  • Supporting the configuration and use of the Library Management System (Symphony), including reporting and analytics tools like Blue Cloud Analytics.

  • Performing original and copy cataloguing using MARC21, RDA, DDC and LCSH standards.

  • Liaising with suppliers and partners to ensure shelf-ready materials meet required standards.

  • Assisting with staff training, process documentation, and system troubleshooting.

  • Other duties as required.

 

Download File 100601 - Metadata and Systems Support Librarian - Position Description - July 2025.pdf

In your application, please include/attach your CV and brief cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

For further information, please see the Position Description below or contact Dylan Oosterweghel, Library Team Leader, on 9205 5575 or dylan.oosterweghel@yarracity.vic.gov.au

Applications close on Tuesday 19 August 2025, at 11:55pm. 

 

*This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

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