Careers at TAFE NSW

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Library Technician

Talent Pool Creation for casual, temporary and permanent opportunities

$85,313 - $101,315 salary package - includes base salary ($75,164 - $89,263), plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading – paid pro-rata for part-time

Casual renumeration - $51.45 - $61.10 per hour

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

About the role

You are someone who enjoys helping others succeed—whether guiding customers through digital technologies, supporting access to online and in‑person library services, or maintaining organised, easy‑to‑navigate resources. You bring patience, problem‑solving skills, and a genuine commitment to creating positive library experiences.

You thrive where creativity meets organisation. From maintaining collections to assisting with displays, promotions, and library orientation, you help build a welcoming learning environment. You take pride in smooth day‑to‑day operations, responsible asset management, and contributing to continuous improvement across library processes.

This is a talent pool creation for the locations of:

• Ballina
• Casino
• Coffs Harbour
• Grafton
• Great Lakes
• Kempsey
• Kingscliff
• Lismore
• Macksville
• Maclean
• Murwillumbah
• Port Macquarie
• Taree
• Trenayr
• Wauchope
• Wollongbar

About You 

You’re a motivated individual with a passion for connecting people with knowledge. Tech‑savvy and customer‑focused, you thrive in collaborative environments and are ready to make a meaningful contribution. You bring a strong understanding of library systems, collections, cataloguing practices, and emerging technologies. You’re adaptable in dynamic environments and willing to travel occasionally to support service continuity across the network.

You hold a Diploma of Library Information Services (or equivalent) and are eligible for Associate membership with ALIA. Check for your qualification on the ALIA Website or contact ALIA to confirm.

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.

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

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Monday 9 March 2026

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications, where applicable, (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: Describe a time when you supported someone to use a technology or digital tool they were unfamiliar or uncomfortable with. How did you communicate to ensure they felt supported and informed, and how did you maintain a strong customer‑focused approach throughout the interaction? What was the final outcome?

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: Contact Linda Dewbery, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at Linda.Dewbery1@tafensw.edu.au  or phone 02 7921 5811

Role-specific enquiries: contact Wes McQuillan, Library Network Lead, via email at wes.mcquillan2@tafensw.edu.au  or 02 7921 5456

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, will be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

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