Learning Librarian

Job No.:569930

Work type:Continuing

• 2 x Continuing, Full time opportunities
• Located at Albury (Wodonga) regional campus
• Higher Education Officer (HEO) 5
• Base salary from $81,477 plus 17% superannuation contribution

About the position

Are you passionate about helping students succeed and shaping the future of library services? Just graduated or starting out in your library career? This is your chance to make an impact and grow with us.

What You’ll Do

As a Learning Librarian, you’ll be at the heart of student learning, helping them develop essential research and digital skills. Your work will include:

• On-Demand Support – Be the go-to expert for students via chat, phone, and in-person service points. You’ll also contribute to workshops and events that enrich student learning.
• In-Subject Collaboration – Partner with Senior Learning Librarians to embed library learning into the curriculum.
• Digital Learning Creation – Design engaging videos, interactive modules, and online guides that make learning accessible and flexible.

This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career librarians who have:

• A qualification in Library and Information Science (or equivalent)
• Strong communication and digital literacy skills
• A passion for teaching and engaging with students
• An interest in creating dynamic learning resources
• Demonstrated experience in delivery of on-demand services, including online and face-to-face classes, weekend and out of hours work, and library systems such as Alma.
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of learning and teaching principles, and the role of the academic library in learning and teaching processes and workflows.
• Experience in developing and delivering programs to meet the learning needs of varying student cohorts in an academic library enviroment, including undergraduate, postgraduate, regional and international; and with specific focus on inclusion and diversity.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and experience with digital learning resources and pedagogy, including resource development, creative technologies, and online learning pedagogy.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

If you’re excited to launch your career in academic librarianship and make a real impact on student success, we’d love to hear from you.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Position Description

PD Learning Librarian (Albury).pdf

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;

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LTU Masterplan

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Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits and entitlements to staff members at La Trobe.

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How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm Wednesday 28th January 2026

Position Enquiries: Wendy Ratcliffe, Senior Coordinator, Library Learning Services

Email: w.ratcliffe@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Talent Acquisition Operations Officer, Yola El-hassanieh;

Email: Y.El-hassanieh@latrobe.edu.au

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and must include the following documents to be considered:

• A Two (2) page Cover letter telling us why this role excites you and how your skills align with the key selection criteria in the position description; and
• An up to date resume.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future

La Trobe’s Cultural Qualities:

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.

Advertised:13/1/2026

Closing Date:28/1/2026

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