Overview
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, Casual Opportunities Available
Position Classification: Librarian Grade 1
Remuneration: $38.70 – $49.98 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 20
Location: Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital
Application close date: Monday 22nd June 2026
Join a library service that supports patient care, education and research across regional healthcare. This role is based at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital and involves working within a rural and regional healthcare environment while contributing to a district-wide library network.
Responsibilities
* Deliver high-quality customer-focused library and information services
* Respond to literature search and information requests from clinicians, students and staff
* Deliver education and training programs in research and information literacy skills
* Promote library services, resources and facilities using a range of engagement strategies
* Develop partnerships and collaborative programs that support patient care, teaching, learning, research and innovation
* Support access to print and electronic resources through effective use of library management systems
* Undertake database searching and information retrieval across a range of sources
* Contribute to service improvement, innovation and emerging health library practices
* Work collaboratively across the district-wide library network
Working Days/Hours
* Monday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
* Tuesday or Wednesday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
* Thursday: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
* Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
About You
* Excellent communication, liaison and interpersonal skills
* The ability to build strong working relationships across diverse professional groups
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
* Initiative, adaptability and the ability to work independently and collaboratively
* High-level computer literacy and confidence using databases and information systems
* Strong analytical and information retrieval skills
* Attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality service
* Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
Essential Requirements
* Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
* Eligibility for Associate (Professional) membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), or progress toward this qualification
Nice to Have / Highly Regarded
* Experience using library management systems
* Experience delivering training in research or information literacy skills
* Experience in a health, academic or TAFE library environment
Why Join
* Supportive and collaborative team environment
* Ongoing professional development across administrative and library networks
* Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
* Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
* Access to Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Opportunity to directly support patient care, research and education
* Exposure to diverse projects across clinical, academic and corporate areas
* Develop skills in evidence-based practice, research support and health information delivery
* Varied and engaging role where no two days are the same
Our Values
All staff are expected to act in accordance with NSW Health Code of Conduct and the HNE Health Values Charter. We are committed to cultural respect, inclusion and supporting the goals of Closing the Gap.
Interested applicants: For role related queries contact the listed point of contact. Specific application instruction details are provided in the position description.
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