Jobs
My ads
My job alerts
Sign in
Find a job Career Tips Companies
Find

Research services librarian

Sydney
St Vincent's Health Australia
Librarian
Posted: 31 July
Offer description

Join to apply for the Research Services Librarian role at St Vincent's Health Australia

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Research Services Librarian role at St Vincent's Health Australia

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

* Role type: Permanent, Part-time working 32 hours per week
* Department and location: Walter McGrath Library, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
* Salary: $99,124 - $111,979 (Pro-rata) + Super + Salary Packaging

Job Description:
* Role title: Research Services Librarian
* Role type: Permanent, Part-time working 32 hours per week
* Role grade: Grade 2
* Department and location: Walter McGrath Library, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
* Salary: $99,124 - $111,979 (Pro-rata) + Super + Salary Packaging

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About The Role
* Provide high-quality literature search services and research support using a variety of databases, citation tools, and AI-powered search technologies.
* Engage with clinical and multidisciplinary teams to support evidence-based practice and deliver tailored information solutions.
* Design and deliver training sessions on research skills, literature searching, and citation management to support staff development.
* Perform cataloguing duties, ensuring accurate and accessible resource records to support efficient library operations.
* Contribute to administrative tasks, quality improvement activities, and the ongoing development of library services in a dynamic, research-focused environment.

About You
* A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Management, with eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
* Demonstrated experience conducting advanced literature searches across health-related databases, and providing research support in clinical, academic, or research settings.
* Proven ability to design and deliver information literacy and research training programs tailored to a range of audiences.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary environments and engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
* Experience in key library functions such as cataloguing, online resource troubleshooting, document delivery, service promotion, or process improvement, alongside a strong ability to work both independently and within a team.

Why work at St Vincent's?
* Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
* Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
* Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
* Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
* Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About The Hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.
* A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
* Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
* A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
* Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
* Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How To Apply

The closing date for applications is 4th August 2025.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the requirements of the role.

For more information contact Rolf Schafer - Manager Library Services on rolf.schafer@svha.org.au or 02 8382 2299

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

Code of Conduct:

View Code of Conduct


Seniority level

* Seniority level

Entry level


Employment type

* Employment type

Part-time


Job function

* Job function

Education and Training
* Industries

Hospitals and Health Care

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at St Vincent's Health Australia by 2x

Get notified about new Research Librarian jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 14 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia A$89,000.00-A$100,000.00 1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 11 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 weeks ago


Research Assistant (Frontotemporal Dementia)

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago

North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks ago

North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days ago

Baulkham Hills, New South Wales, Australia $61,500.00-$70,000.00 1 week ago


Research Assistant - Inspector of Custodial Services

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days ago

We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Send an application
Create a job alert
Alert activated
Saved
Save
Similar job
Library assistant and library officer
Sydney
Aboriginal Health Council of Western Australia
Librarian
Similar job
Learning services librarian (weekend role)
Sydney
University of New South Wales
Librarian
Similar job
Librarian
Sydney
TAFE NSW
Librarian
Similar jobs
Arts & Creative jobs in Sydney
jobs Sydney
jobs New South Wales
Home > Jobs > Arts & Creative jobs > Librarian jobs > Librarian jobs in Sydney > Research Services Librarian

About Jobstralia

  • Career Advice
  • Company Reviews

Search for jobs

  • Jobs by job title
  • Jobs by sector
  • Jobs by company
  • Jobs by location

Contact / Partnership

  • Contact
  • Publish your job offers on Jobijoba

Legal notice - Terms of Service - Privacy Policy - Manage my cookies - Accessibility: Not compliant

© 2025 Jobstralia - All Rights Reserved

Send an application
Create a job alert
Alert activated
Saved
Save