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 to 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.
Why RMIT University Vietnam?
RMIT Vietnam is committed to excellence, innovation, and social responsibility. We welcome applications from qualified and passionate individuals who share our values and vision. RMIT University has a global reputation and ranks 125th globally and 10th in Australia in QS World University Rankings 2026. To learn more about our rankings, please check out our latest facts and figures here Reputation and rankings - RMIT University
RMIT Vietnam has been honoured with the respectable HR Asia Award as Top Employer To Work For in Asia. To find out more about RMIT Vietnam and our current vacancies, please visit our website: https://www.rmit.edu.vn/careers
The Role
Librarians are 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. Librarians also contribute to the building and maintaining library collections as well as the development of information services across the Library.
Reports to: Deputy Senior Librarian, Library Operations & User Services
Your Responsibilities
Providing all library services during daytime, evenings, weekends and public holidays as required; Library services include borrowing and returning; intra-library loans between SGS, HAN, and MEL; working with the Library Management Systems as needed; service desk administrative tasks; shelving; linking students to learning resources; and ensuring user satisfaction with all library services & resources.
Providing reference assistance through physical and virtual service points to the entire RMIT community, worldwide
Monitoring library spaces, noise levels, furniture, and equipment to ensure a healthy & safe environment for all users.
Backing up Liaison Librarians through the creative delivery, development, and presentation of innovative digital skills and literacy programs to the RMIT community.
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; making decisions on replacement, withdrawal or preservation of individual titles according to library policy.
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.
Participate in internal Library Committees regarding general library policy, strategic planning, and collaborating with library teams in Melbourne as well as represent RMIT at local library professional organization at meetings and conferences
Assume administrative duties involving operational activities such as acquisitions, cataloguing, way finding, record keeping, and overall support the entire Library Team.
Managing and creating the content on the university's and the library's social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, Yammer, etc.). And supporting in planning and managing Library's marketing campaigns.
Skills and Experience
Relevant degree and/or postgraduate qualification—Library degrees preferred.
Minimum of two years of Library experience in an academic environment is preferred.
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.
Other Information
Duration: 12 months
Highly competitive gross salary
Annual leave: 1 day per working month
Private Insurance
Free use of the on-site gym
Library on campus and online - access to RMIT Australia online library
English Proficiency
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).
To be eligible for this position, you must be a Vietnamese citizen. Applications received from non-Vietnamese candidates will not be considered.
To Apply
Please submit your CV, cover letter, qualifications, ID, and address your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ button.
Important Notice
Please ensure 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 employment@rmit.edu.vn
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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.