Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Librarian Grade 2

2 x Permanent Full-Time positions available

Location: Ultimo Campus

Plus the creation of a Talent Pool for the following locations: Enmore, Petersham, Randwick, St George, Ultimo

$116,135 - $131,770 salary package - includes base salary ($102,320 – $116,095), plus employer’s 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.

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 live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work, and inspire our performance.   

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.

We provide you with tools, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As a Librarian (Grade 2) at TAFE NSW, you will deliver high‑quality, customer‑focused library and information services in a dynamic education and training environment. You will support learners and educators through face‑to‑face and online services, promote information literacy, and enable effective use of digital and physical resources. Working within a networked library service, you will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, contribute to service improvement initiatives, and support the adoption of new technologies to enhance learning outcomes.

This role will require occasional travel to other TAFE NSW network library locations as required.

About you 

You are a customer‑focused Library professional with proven experience in frontline service delivery, information literacy support, and the use of emerging technologies within an educational setting. You bring a proactive approach, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement, and customer‑centred service delivery. If you meet the following criteria, we would love to hear from you:

1. Eligibility for Associate membership of Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and an ALIA accredited library and information science qualification. (Check for your qualification on the ALIA Website)
2. Demonstrated ability to provide high quality customer-focused library and information services in a team environment.
3. Demonstrated currency in existing and emerging technology particularly those relating to libraries and vocational education and training environment.
4. Willingness and ability to travel as per business requirements.

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

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

• Your current resume
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question:  Describe a challenge you encountered when supporting others to use new or unfamiliar information resources. How did you communicate the benefits, plan and deliver your approach, and evaluate its effectiveness in improving information literacy?

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

Applications close 11:55pm AEST 21 May 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at jodie.dawson6@tafensw.edu.au or 02 7921 5325.

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Jo Clark, Manager Library Services, via email at Joanne.Clark@tafensw.edu.au

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a 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 used to fill future vacancies.