"Warehouse Assistant"

locations

Gatton Campus

time type

Part time

posted on

Posted 12 Days Ago

job requisition id

R-61234

UQ Library

Part-time (0.1%), permanent - Hours are every Monday 8.30am-12.30pm

FTE Base salary will be in the range of $66,144 - $67,694 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 2) 

Gain experience as part of our small, well-established team

Based at our Gatton Campus

About This Opportunity

Step into a hands-on role at the heart of UQ Library! As a Warehouse Assistant, you’ll play a key part in keeping UQ Library’s extensive collections running smoothly, supporting both staff and students in a dynamic, team-focused environment. This part-time role, working Mondays only, presents a great opportunity to contribute to essential library operations while being part of a dedicated and collaborative team. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

Handle labelling, and preparation of library materials to ensure collections are ready for use.

Retrieve, sort, shelve, and maintain library collections to keep resources organised and accessible.

Manage scanning, photocopying, mail processing, packaging, and dispatching of documents.

Assist the library team with day-to-day operations, completing tasks as directed to keep services running efficiently.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world. 

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community. 

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as: 

Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave/paid primary care leave 

17% superannuation contributions + 17.5% annual leave loading 

Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight 

Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family 

Career development opportunities –access to exclusive internal-only vacancies and our Study for Staff program 

Salary packaging options 

About You

Completion of Year 10 or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

The ability to organize own work to meet deadlines and work standards

Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team

The ability to acquire basic computer skills

The ability to demonstrate a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

An ability to work in a busy customer service environment and a commitment to providing a quality customer service.

Flexibility and adaptability with a willingness to learn new skills

Physically capable of hands-on library work, including moving books and boxes, climbing ladders, pushing loaded trolleys, and maintaining collections safely and efficiently.

Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, professional registration (e.g. AHPRA), criminal history checks, and other role-specific requirements such as mandatory immunisations, First Aid and/or CPR certification, and Blue Card checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. 

 You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment.  

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Deanna Antoniolli on d.antoniolli@library.uq.edu.au 

For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.  

Want to Apply?

We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload:  

Resume 

A cover letter summarising how your background aligns with the 'About You' section 

Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. 

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. 

Applications close Thursday 26th February 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-61234).