17814

Closes: 08 September 2025

Classification: Administrative Services Officer Class 4
Salary: $84,901 - $91,501 plus superannuation
Position No: 17814
Directorate: City and Environment
Advertised (Gazettal date): 25 August 2025
Contact Officer: Amy Chan on Amy.Chan@act.gov.au or (02) 6207 5446

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Details: Have you wondered how a library selects its digital resources and what is involved? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? We are seeking someone with a passion for digital resources and magazines to join the Collections team as a Subscriptions Officer. The Subscriptions Officer is a key member of the Libraries ACT Collections team. As part of the day-to-day duties and responsibilities, using the library’s integrated library management system and vendor platforms, the Subscriptions Officer oversees all subscriptions, including physical magazines, newspapers and digital resources.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has an interest in developing and managing the library's digital collections and subscriptions
• Has great communication and problem-solving skills
• Excels at juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Is comfortable using different technology platforms especially the library management system
• Embraces change and drives continuous improvement

Please see attached Position Description for details of the duties to be undertaken.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.

Eligibility/ Other Requirements:

• Relevant tertiary (undergraduate and/or postgraduate) qualification in library and information studies (as defined by ALIA) is desirable.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra

Note: This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only. Please note, this position will be moving to a new workplace designed for activity-based working (ABW). Under ABW arrangements, officers will not have a designated workstation/desk.

How to Apply: If interested, please submit the following:

1. A written response of no more than 1,000 words to the Selection Criteria.
2. A current curriculum vitae (no more than two-pages); and
3. Details of two referees.

Applications should be submitted via the Apply Now Button Below.

Applicants should note that a Joint Selection Committee (JSC) established in accordance with the collective/enterprise agreement provisions will assess all applications for this position.

City and Environment

City and Environment Directorate was established on the 1 July 2025. This new directorate is an amalgamation of positions previously advertised under Environment, Planning and Sustainable Development Directorate and Transport Canberra and City Services Directorate.

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Note

This is a temporary position available immediately for a period of six months with the possibility of extension up to 12 months.