Research and Archivist Librarian (Gde 2) - Macarthur & Bowral -Temp FT
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until June 2026
Location: Campbelltown Hospital
Position Classification: Librarian Grade 2
Remuneration: $1,899.70 - $2,146.09 per week
Requisition ID: REQ610195
Application Close Date: 26/10/2025
Interview Date Range: 29/10/2025 – 05/11/2025
Contact Details: Judy Reading – (02) 4634 3941 | Judy.reading@health.nsw.gov.au
About the Opportunity
The Macarthur & Bowral Library Service is recruiting for a Research and Archivist Librarian (Grade 2) to join our dynamic Library team. This position is based at Campbelltown Hospital in the Macarthur Clinical Library and will also be supporting staff at Camden and Bowral & District Hospitals.
This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to develop your career as a health librarian and join a small, friendly and dedicated team. This essential role assists in the delivery of safe and high-quality health services through support for research, staff development and evidence-based practice. Archives experience is desirable but not essential. If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact Judy Reading on (02) 4634 9341 for a confidential discussion.
What You'll be Doing
The Research and Archivist Librarian is responsible for coordinating Library research support programs including a literature search service and research skills training and providing a range of high-quality, client-focused information services in support of evidence-based patient care, professional development, and research, under the leadership of the Library Manager. The role is also required to identify, catalogue and promote an archival collection to preserve the history of the Hospitals and is responsible for the management of the Library in the absence of the Library Manager. The position is full-time and fixed term until the 30 June 2026.
Where You'll Be Working
Campbeltown Hospital, located in the heart of the Macarthur region, is a leading tertiary hospital within the South Western Sydney Local Health District. This progressive hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care to the local community and beyond.
With state-of-the-art facilities and a dynamic, diverse team, Campbelltown Hospital offers a wide range of services, including cardiology, maternity, palliative care, respiratory medicine, emergency medicine, and aged-care services. The hospital also features specialised Mental Health and Cancer facilities, ensuring comprehensive care and support for patients.
The ongoing multi-million dollar redevelopment will further enhance the hospital's capabilities, introducing advanced equipment and amenities. The management team is committed to fostering a sociable, friendly, and vibrant environment where patient experience is paramount. They are approachable, innovative, and responsive to staff feedback, ensuring a supportive workplace culture.
Joining Campbelltown Hospital means becoming part of a community-focused team dedicated to excellence in healthcare. The hospital's emphasis on training and upskilling encourages staff to pursue learning and development opportunities, making it an exciting place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Do you have a recognised Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship / Information Studies with eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)? Please provide details.
- Please give an outline of your skills in literature and database searching and describe how you would support researchers, particularly those working in health.
- Please give an example of when you have contributed to service planning and innovation and demonstrated your commitment to client-focused service provision.
- What skills and experience do you have in the development, delivery and evaluation of in-person and online library education programs?
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
