Job Description

The Team:

Library Services is a small friendly state-wide team that works closely together as part of the Department of Health to provide high-quality support to our clinicians, researchers and general staff. As a Library Technician, you’ll play an important role in delivering a range of information and knowledge services while being supported through training and teamwork. We’re here to help make sure the Department of Health staff get the best and latest information resources and decision-making tools possible within a respectful and professional environment.

The Role:

Provide a range of customer-focused library and information services and supply technical support for the operation and maintenance of a special library.

• Execute a wide range of specialised technical duties necessary to maintain library and information services for DoH staff
• Advise and guide clients in accessing the resources and services of the Library and assist with information queries and research.
• Identify and resolve problems associated with the day-to-day functioning of the Library.
• In consultation with management develop, review and update procedures that support technical duties and initiate and participate in quality management activities.
• Provide training, guidance and feedback to less qualified or experienced staff undertaking technical duties.
• Provide administrative support for the Library’s professional staff and maintain appropriate statistical records.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the organisation’s Quality & Safety and Work Health & Safety processes, including in the development and implementation of safety systems, improvement initiatives, safeguarding practices for vulnerable people, and related training.
• The incumbent can expect to be allocated duties, not specifically mentioned in this document, that are within the capacity, qualifications and experience normally expected from persons occupying positions at this classification level

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

You will need:

• Extensive experience in and knowledge of library procedures including circulation, document delivery, collection maintenance and information access.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve a high standard of customer service through sound interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience in the use and operation of computerised equipment and systems in a library and information environment.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment:

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible until 12 March 2027.

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $73,811 - $79,779 per annum pro rata + 12% superannuation is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Possession of a Diploma in Library and Information Studies or equivalent TAFE/Polytechnic or post-secondary qualification with eligibility for Library Technician membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Statement of Duties and any associated documents:

You are encouraged to speak with the contact person once you have familiarised yourself with the Statement of Duties and any associated documents. This will assist you to prepare an application more aligned with our specific needs.

• Library Technician Band 3 (WORD)

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)

How to Apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.

Please Note:

• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Contact Person:

Name: Derek Rowlands
Position: State-wide manager library services
Phone number: 03 6166 1275
Email address: derek.rowlands@ths.tas.gov.au

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellent are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.