Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Librarian (Grade 1)

Coffs Harbour

Permanent & Temporary, Full-time

Base Salary $70,168 - $91,675 p.a. plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

About the role

As a Librarian at TAFE NSW, you’ll play a crucial role in empowering our diverse student body by providing top-notch information literacy instruction and support, both in-person and online.

You’ll be at the forefront of developing and promoting innovative, customer-focused library services that are key to our students’ educational success.  

We are hiring for the following opportunities:

• x1 Temporary, full-time position until 27 February 2026 based at TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour Campus
• x1 Permanent, full-time position co-located between TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour and Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC)

About You 

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated professional who is passionate about library and information services.

If you meet the following criteria, we want to hear from you:

• Qualifications: Eligible for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) with an ALIA-accredited library and information science qualification.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of library and information service concepts, principles, and theory.
• Tech-Savvy: Understanding of library systems, practices, procedures, and current developments, with the ability to support evolving library technologies. Digital Literacy and AI expertise transferable to program development.
• Adaptable: Willingness to travel as needed to meet business requirements.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Monday 28 April 2025

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume
• Certified copies of your qualifications
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question 1: Describe a time when you had to adapt your skills to a new library technology or system. How did you approach the learning process, and what strategies did you use to solve any problems that arose?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Braidie Stride at braidie.stride1@tafensw.edu.au.    

Role-specific enquiries: contact Maureen Smith, Senior Librarian at maureen.smith@tafensw.edu.au

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

To be eligible for positions at TAFE NSW, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.