Knowledge & Learning Officer 

Join the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) as a passionate Knowledge and Learning Officer and play a key role in driving impact and innovation with our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the research and learning function of the BSL Library, contributing to our research, policy and advocacy initiatives. 

Location: Fitzroy

Job Type: Permanent Part-Time (22.6 hours per week) 

Salary: $104,063.34 – $108,744.43 per annum, based on skills and experience plus superannuation in accordance with applicable legislation (pro-rata for part-time employment)

What we offer our employees:

• Salary packaging options to improve your take home pay – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• Career development opportunities
• Leave loading of 17.5%
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year

About the role:

The Knowledge and Learning Officer plays a key role in supporting the BSL Library, with a focus on research and learning services. This position helps build organisational knowledge around BSL’s history, research, policy, and practice, ensuring that advocacy efforts are evidence-based and widely shared.

• Deliver specialist research and information services to support BSL’s research, policy and advocacy, including evidence reviews and resource development.

• Manage and maintain library systems, collections, archives and knowledge hubs, ensuring accessible and up-to-date resources for internal and external users.

• Develop and deliver training and learning initiatives on BSL’s history, frameworks and research approach, including learning series and user guidance.

• Lead and support library volunteers, promoting collaboration, inclusion, and professional development within the team.

• Ensure ethical, safe and high-quality practices, aligning with BSL’s frameworks, policies and procedures, including those relating to research ethics, privacy, and child safety.

About Brotherhood of St Laurence:

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

The Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) has a clear vision – an Australia free of poverty. For over 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia. We are made up of 1500+ employees and 1000+ volunteers to make a difference in our communities.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual who has a passion for supporting the mission of BSL and delivering excellence in your role.

To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone who has the following key skills and experiences:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in library/information science, social sciences or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years’ professional experience.

• Extensive experience in research, library or information services, ideally in a social policy or not-for-profit context, including conducting systematic reviews and reporting to stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of research methodologies, ethical research practices, data management, and knowledge of copyright law and archival systems.

• High-level digital literacy and technical skills, with experience using digital library systems such as KOHA and DSpace, and managing databases and information systems.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and training skills, with the ability to engage diverse users, deliver learning programs, and support inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

If this sounds like the right fit for you:

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity and looking to contribute to our organisation’s success, we’d love to hear from you.

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When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter,
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences, and
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description. (optional)

Applications will be considered upon submission, so we encourage you to apply early.

To review the Position Description and to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here. 

If you have any questions about the role, or want more clarification, please contact Rosa Serratore at Rosa.Serratore@bsl.org.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close: Sunday 27th of July 2025 at 11:55pm 

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.