About Us
As Tasmania's publicly owned training provider, TasTAFE is a vital contributor to the prosperity of the state's economy through supporting jobs and employment and the economic resilience of our businesses and industry. With a focus on practical, real-life learning, we work hard to ensure the training our learners receive is industry relevant and we provide real industry skills that are highly valued by employers.
TasTAFE aspires to be a place of innovation, creating new ways of training, finding solutions, delivering differently and increasing access for all.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Librarian to coordinate and deliver customer-focused library services across TasTAFE campuses.
In this role, you'll be responsible for technical operations, supporting students and staff with access to physical and digital library resources, and maintaining collection standards to ensure quality learning experiences. You will also provide guidance and supervision to less experienced staff and contribute to a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
This is a 12 month Fixed-Term role, commencing February 2026.
On any given day, your responsibilities will include:
* Deliver a high standard of customer service and information support.
* Perform and coordinate specialised technical library functions, including cataloguing, acquisitions, and collection maintenance.
* Assist students and staff in accessing publications and navigating digital resources.
* Manage equipment and guide users on its application.
* Support learning through collaboration with educators to ensure access to relevant resources.
* Co-ordinate staff with rostering, leave, training, general support and enquiries, review policies and procedures.
What You Will Bring
* Degree in librarianship or information studies and/or a postgraduate diploma.
* Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills and able to work independently and in a team environment.
* Proven creative thinking, initiative, judgement and organisation as well as the capacity to work effectively under pressure.
* Demonstrated skills and knowledge of library automation systems, and principles and practices of contemporary librarianship.
* An ability to co-ordinate the work of assigned staff to meet agreed priorities.
A current Working with Vulnerable People registration is required, or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
At TasTAFE, we encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people living with a disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.
We are a diverse and inclusive workplace and understand the importance of flexibility. We want our workforce to reflect the diversity in our community, and we are committed to building a culture we are all proud of.
Ask us how we can make this role flexible to suit you.
Join TasTAFE
If you think this could be the opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply by submitting a current copy of your resume which outlines your skills and experience (you do not need to include a cover letter). To be eligible, you must have the right to work in Australia.
Candidate screening and interviews may commence prior to the closing date.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know during selection. For more information regarding this opportunity, please call TasTAFE on and ask to speak to a member of the Talent Team.
Applications for this role close at 11.55 pm on Sunday 11th January 2025.
Please note, TasTAFE closes between Christmas and New Year, and shortlisting will not occur during the holiday period. Candidates can expect a response to their application after the 12th of January 2026.
TasTAFE is determined to create a positive application experience for all candidates.
We are committed to provide application outcomes via phone or email in a timely manner to all candidates.
TasTAFE prioritises Tasmania's Child and Youth Safe Standards and the Universal Principle for Aboriginal Cultural Safety in its recruitment process, ensuring the safety and cultural well-being of children, youth, and Aboriginal individuals.