The Acquisitions Librarian is responsible for the acquisition, cataloguing, processing, maintenance and distribution of resources for Chisholm Libraries. The role ensures the coordinated provision of resources that meet the learning, teaching, and research needs of the Chisholm community.

The role is also responsible for supporting dynamic and innovative Library Management and Enterprise systems to meet the needs of customers in a rapidly changing information environment. The role will use, understand, anticipate and respond to developments in online and printed resources to enable the confident delivery of library and learning programs throughout the institute which enrich the entire student experience and encourages participation, completion rates and positive academic outcomes.

The position is responsible for providing effective access to relevant, up-to-date library resources based on requests from teaching staff and students in consultation with relevant library staff. This position will collect & collate data for analysis to monitor the use of library resources and anticipate future resource requirements.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications required for the role

You will have a relevant qualification at a minimum of Diploma level or relevant industry experience

You are a highly motivated individual with

Well-developed interpersonal, written and oral communication skills together with an ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines, together with an understanding of and commitment to working in a client focused environment
Demonstrated ability to undertake detailed work with a high degree of accuracy
Demonstrated ability to organise and track purchasing activities or complex administrative information
Experience producing reports and insights in relation to administrative operations

ABOUT US

Chisholm is one of the largest vocational training providers in the state with a team of over 1,400 dedicated staff supporting 41,000 students who choose to study at Chisholm and training at our modern campuses across Melbourne’s southeast and online. We partner with governments, educational institutes, and businesses worldwide, sharing our expertise in vocational education.

We offer over 400 courses that include nationally accredited pathways from secondary school programs and short courses, through to certificates, diplomas, and degrees.

At Chisholm, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. We know that diversity and inclusion help us to attract, recruit, engage and retain a team of talented people.

Chisholm has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All allegations and safety concerns will be treated consistently in accordance with Chisholm policy and procedure.

WHAT WE OFFER

An Inclusive work culture – Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education
Professional Development – continue to grow your career
Networking Opportunities with Industrial Partners
State of the art facilities on our campuses
Free on-site parking as well as locations close to public transport
Free Employee Assistance Program – get the support you want. It’s confidential.

If this is the job for you, please apply online now. We look forward to receiving your application!

Important information about your application

Your application should include:

a cover letter
your resume
contact details of three (3) referees.

Please note, appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including:

Verified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed in your resume
Current valid Employee Working with Children Check (at own expense)
Verified copy of unrestricted rights to work in Australia
Verified National Police Check (at own expense)

If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Maddy Lawrence maddy.lawrence@chisholm.edu.au

Applications for this position close 9am Monday 21 September 2026.

We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements, please contact our Belonging & Inclusion Lead by emailing inclusion@chisholm.edu.au

Chisholm reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

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