Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Librarian (Grade 1)

The Hills Campus

Temporary Full-time up to January 2026

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 delivering and promoting innovative, customer-focused library services that are key to our students’ educational success.

This role offers the opportunity to work across two campuses – Castle Hill and Baulkham Hills - with the Castle Hill campus just a short walk from the Metro station.

About You

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

You’ll be a great fit for this role if you:

• Hold relevant qualifications: You are eligible for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) with an ALIA-accredited library and information science qualification
• Bring strong expertise: You have a solid understanding of library and information service principles, concepts, and theory.
• Are tech-savvy and future-focused: You’re confident with library systems, practices, and emerging technologies, including digital literacy and AI. You’re also capable of supporting others in developing these skills.
• Thrive in dynamic environments: You’re adaptable and willing to travel as required to meet business needs

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 Sunday, 24 August 2025 at 11:55 pm AEST

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: Can you describe a time when you provided exceptional customer service? What skills did you use to achieve that outcome?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Kate Pickett via kate.pickett@tafensw.edu.au.    

Role-specific enquiries: contact Manager Library Services, Linda Fryer at linda.fryer@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.