Coordinator, Library Makerspace

Join the dynamic and innovative Swinburne Library Services team
Part-time (0.4 FTE), 4-month position at our Croydon campus
HEW 5 salary + 17% super


About the Role
The Coordinator, Library Makerspace will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Croydon Library Makerspace, a pilot initiative delivered in partnership between Swinburne Library and the Croydon VET campus. This trial program will run from August to November 2025. Working under general direction, the coordinator will play a key role in supporting this innovative space designed to foster hands-on learning, creativity, and cross-disciplinary engagement among students.

As Swinburne is a dual-sector learning institution, the Makerspace offers a unique opportunity to enhance student learning by providing a welcoming, inclusive environment where students can explore creative ideas, collaborate across disciplines, and engage with new materials and technologies. The successful candidate will have a background in a creative arts field, such as design, visual arts, media, or similar, that enables them to guide and inspire students in creative experimentation and problem-solving.

In this role, you will ensure the smooth daily operation of the Makerspace, welcoming users and supporting their exploration of the space. You will provide guidance on the safe and effective use of tools and materials, foster a collaborative and respectful atmosphere, and encourage users to engage meaningfully with the resources available. You will also be responsible for monitoring attendance, tracking materials usage and inventory levels, and maintaining accurate records related to procedures, instructions, and risk assessments.

This position is ideal for someone with a passion for creativity, hands-on learning, and diverse student engagement, who is eager to contribute to a vibrant and evolving educational initiative.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

Demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding experiences and services to users.
Demonstrated, relevant experience in the provision of high-quality support services to a diverse group of users, including those for whom English is not a first language
Demonstrated skill in demonstrations of safe and effective use of simple technological and non-technological equipment
Demonstrated experience in ensuring Makerspace equipment is used in a safe manner that complies with any relevant policy and/or procedure

Further information about this role can be found in the attached position description.

Qualifications
A graduate qualification in a Library Diploma course or an appropriate discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and/or training

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. We choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on talentacquisition@swin.edu.au .

Applications Close: Wednesday 16th July 2025, 12pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.
We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at DCR@swin.edu.au or call +61 3 9214 3550.
Please note the above number and DCR email address are for disability or reasonable adjustments queries only. General enquires about the role can be sent to talentacquisition@swin.edu.au (general enquires will not be answered by phone).

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.
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