Library Assistant (Part-time & contracted through 3rd party)

Overview:

RMIT Vietnam is seeking a contingent worker for the Library Assistant role. While the position is advertised by RMIT Vietnam, the successful candidate will be employed and managed by an external service provider, who will be responsible for the labour contract.     

WHY JOIN RMIT VIETNAM?

At RMIT Vietnam, international exposure meets real-world impact through strong industry and government collaboration. Working at RMIT means building a meaningful career while creating impact in a high-performing environment.

Further insight into our mission, impact and global connections is available in the RMIT Vietnam Profile.

POSITION SUMMARY

Library Assistant is primarily responsible for providing focused library services inside the library to RMIT Vietnam students and staff at the front desk, monitoring library use, facilities, and equipment to ensure a healthy & safe environment for student. Library Assistant also contributes to the building and maintaining library collections as well as the development of information services across the Library.

Report to: Deputy Senior Librarian for Library Operations & User Services

Indirectly reports to: Librarians

Key Accountabilities

• Providing all library services during evenings, weekends and public holidays as required; Library services include borrowing and returning; service desk administrative tasks; shelving; linking students to learning resources; and ensuring user satisfaction with all library services & resources.
• Monitoring library spaces, noise levels, furniture, and equipment to ensure a healthy & safe environment for all users.
• Maintaining library’s physical collection along with keeping up with current and new digital collections to facilitate University learning, teaching and research; suggesting library resources in varied formats, including print and e-books along with multimedia resources; reviewing the physical condition of the collection.
• Developing positive working relationships among the entire RMIT community; actively marketing and promoting new services and resources; understanding the needs of the students and staff of the RMIT Vietnam community and helping tailor library services to those needs.
• Assume administrative duties involving operational activities such as cataloguing, way finding, record keeping, and overall support the entire Library Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Selection Criteria

• Displayed knowledge of trends and best practices in customer service with an ability to support students and staff in higher education.
• Demonstrated the ability to be an active member in collaborative work teams, both locally and internationally; and able to work independently as needed.
• Well-honed interpersonal skills including: soft negotiation, cooperation, subtle persuasion, and cross-cultural communication in multi-cultural higher education environment.
• Proven organization, planning, prioritization and time management skills.
• Highly self-motivated individual with a demonstrated commitment and passion towards continuous improvement and learning.
• Ability to display appropriate behaviours in line with the position, as per the RMIT Behavioural Capability Framework (Connectedness, Commitment to Excellence – Improve and Simplify; Imagination and Innovation; Impact; Inclusion; Agility)

Additional Information

• Workload: 20 hours per week
• Highly competitive gross salary
• Private Insurance
• Free use of on-site sports and fitness facilities
• Library on campus and online - access to the RMIT Australia online library

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this role, it is mandatory to submit both a resume and a cover letter. Please click on the 'Apply' link provided in this Job Ads to initiate the application process.

Please note that we will be running a rolling recruitment process, so please apply as soon as possible.

Compliance Requirements

English is the language of teaching and communication at RMIT Vietnam. For this role, the minimum requirement is IELTS General 5.5 (or equivalent CEST 150). 

Further guidance will be provided during the recruitment process

To be eligible for this position, you must be a Vietnamese citizen.  Applications received from non-Vietnamese candidates will not be considered.

RMIT UNIVERSITY COMMITMENT

RMIT is committed to the rights of students and staff to be safe, respected, valued, and treated as an equal in their place of study and work. All staff are expected to share this commitment and contribute to a safer community. While carrying out their role, staff are in a position of trust with students. Staff have a duty of care to report wellbeing concerns about students through the designated channels and uphold the code of conduct. RMIT Vietnam expects all staff members to comply with its Code of Conduct, policies and procedures, which relate to legal and regulatory requirements and our ways of working.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• Please ensure that your application is submitted through our Workday system on the RMIT Careers page. We do not accept applications through other means.
• RMIT Vietnam will never request any fees or payments during the application process. Be vigilant about scams asking for payment to apply.
• For any questions or support, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

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Applications Close:

8 thg 6 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT University Vietnam (RMIT Vietnam) is a campus of RMIT University. RMIT Vietnam is creating an innovative research, teaching and learning culture. We are committed to providing internationally recognised high-quality education and professional training for our students, clients and members of the community.  As an internationally recognised Australian university based in Asia, RMIT Vietnam is assisting in the development of human resources capability in Vietnam and the region.

https://www.rmit.edu.vn/about-us