Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Librarian - Library Network (Grade 1)

Bankstown and The Hills (Castle Hill, Baulkham Hill) Campus

2 x Permanent Full-time Positions

$85,313 - $101,315 salary package - includes base salary ($75,164 - $89,263), 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.

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

About the role

This position is responsible for providing professional library and information services, assisting in the development, coordination and promotion of front-line innovative customer-focused library and information services and systems that support the education goals and future directions of TAFE NSW. 

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.

About You 

We’re looking for enthusiastic and dedicated professionals who are 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 and work across the network libraries as required to meet business needs.  

The successful candidates should be willing to work between different library locations within the Western Sydney Central network as required. This includes Bankstown, The Hills (Castle and Baulkham Hills), Granville, Lidcombe and Padstow campuses.

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 Sunday 30th November 2025

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your professional library qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Targeted Question:

With an example, describe a time when you provided exceptional customer service? What skills did you use to achieve that outcome?

Role-specific enquiries: contact Linda Fryer, Manager Library Services, via email linda.fryer@tafensw.edu.au  

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Shweta Yadav, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email shweta.yadav@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.