Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Librarian Grade 2

Grafton and Maclean Campuses

Temporary, Part-Time 0.4FTE  

Base Salary of $95,519 - $108,378 p.a. plus employers’ contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading

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

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

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 (Grade 2) you'll lead day-to-day library operations, supervise a dynamic team, and implement innovative library services to support educational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to make a strategic impact by managing projects and enhancing library resources in a collaborative environment.

This is a part-time (14 hours per week), temporary position until 31 March 2027. The position is based between TAFE NSW Grafton and Maclean campuses, and may involve travel to other TAFE NSW campuses depending on business needs.

About you 

We are looking for a motivated and skilled library professional who is passionate about enhancing library and information services in an educational environment. 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.
• Customer Focus: Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, customer-focused services in a team.
• Tech-Savvy: Current with emerging library technologies, especially in vocational education.
• Team Leadership: Experience in supervising, training, and developing team members.
• Adaptable: Willing and able to travel as needed to support campus services.

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 AEST Monday 31 March 2025

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

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

Targeted Question: Describe a situation where you had to resolve a complex customer issue or need within a library setting. What strategies did you use to address the problem, and how did you ensure a positive outcome for the customer?

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

Role-specific enquiries: contact Manager Library Services, ShirleyAnn Summers at shirleyann.summersmorrow@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.