Overview
Parliament of Tasmania offers a supportive environment to enable our employees to do the best work of their career. We're looking to secure a new Information Services Librarian. The successful candidate will coordinate the delivery of high-quality parliamentary library and information services, including managing systems, ensuring best practice collection and metadata standards, coordinating service operations, and driving continuous improvement through projects, analytics, training, and effective stakeholder engagement.
As a trusted colleague, you'll have professional flexibility to perform the role whilst being empowered to build a sense of community at work. You'll be reporting to the Manager, Library and Research Services.
About Us
The Parliament of Tasmania is a meeting place where elected representatives meet to make laws, authorise the expenditure of public funds, scrutinise the government of the day, and give a voice to their constituents in the electorates. The Parliament is made up of three (3) separate Departments consisting of House of Assembly, Legislative Council, and Legislature - General.
Location
We foster a collaborative and engaging workplace. As such, this role is required to be performed in person and on site in Hobart.
We want to hear from you if you have
* Tertiary qualifications in Library or Information Science that are recognised by professional bodies as library qualifications.
* Demonstrated experience in library and information services, including the coordination and support of staff within a service delivery environment.
* Strong knowledge of contemporary library operations, including information resources, discovery tools, metadata standards, and current information management practices.
* Proven experience with library and information management systems - including diagnosis of library systems issues, liaising with stakeholders and implementing strategic or technical solutions.
* Demonstrated expertise in collection management, including acquisition, cataloguing/indexing, access, preservation, and the development or documentation of associated policies and procedures.
* Demonstrated ability to deliver high quality, client focused services in a complex and confidential environment, supported by well-developed communication skills, including provision of clear written reports, authoritative advice, and effective client engagement.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
* Have or be able to obtain a national police record check.
How to apply
If you wish to do the best work of your career, applications will only be received through seek.com.au. Only complete applications will be considered. Auto-generated (AI) applications will not be considered. All applications should include a resume and a short application of no more than two pages to demonstrate how what you have done previously applies to the advertised vacancy. It is not necessary to repeat information in your short application that can easily be seen in your resume.
To be considered for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, a New Zealand citizen, or hold a current visa which allows you to work in Australia in a permanent full-time role.
Before Applying
Please read the Position Description and Information for Applicants guide which is available at https://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/parliament-of-tasmania-recruitment
Reasonable Adjustment
If you require a reasonable adjustment during the selection process (e.g. building accessibility, information in different formats), it is recommended that you do not include this in your written application, rather email the vacancy contact person.
Applications close
Applications close by 9:00 AM on Monday 23 March 2026. Late applications will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. Please note applications may be shortlisted as received as this is an immediate vacancy.
Contact
For more information, please contact Cassandra Hennessy, Acting Manager, Library and Research Services by emailing ***************@parliament.tas.gov.au
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