Library Technician
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- South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ573106 Requisition #
Position Classification: Library Technician Grade 1
Remuneration: $37.21 - $43.85 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ573106
Applications Close: Sunday 25 May 2025
Organize, Support, Connect - Be a Library Technician with Purpose. If you are a Library technician with experience in the use of library management systems, online information tools, the Microsoft Office suite of products and other software products then you are the one we are looking for..
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
- Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page
Where you'll be working
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Service is a Level 6 Tertiary Referral Hospital with an inpatient bed base of 370. Each year we care for more than 70,000 patients in our Emergency Department and have around 50,000 admissions to the inpatient units. POWH offers an outpatient service and rural outreach service and provides more than 900,000 occasions of non-admitted patient care each year, including innovative virtual models of care. We have transitioned the majority of inpatient units and wards to the Acute Services Building (ASB) including a state of the art Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit. POWH provides an exceptional staff experience and enhanced patient and family outcomes as a result of the provision of person-centred care.
Randwick Local council is renowned for our world-class beaches and supported by cafes and restaurants to tickle your taste-buds, Randwick’s fascinating coastline and atmosphere will have you in awe the minute you arrive. Offering a mix of historic buildings, impressive beaches and coastal walks coupled with boutique restaurants, transport links and a vibrant nightlife, you’ll never be short of things to do in this progressive community.
The Role
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Providing a high quality, proactive customer focused library and information service undertaking a full range of library duties in the support of evidence-based practice across SSEH, POWH and RHW.
Responding to enquiries from a range of Library clients with a variety of expectations in a courteous and professional manner in demanding circumstances and by maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Selection Criteria:
- Completion of Diploma in Library and Information Studies or equivalent, with eligibility for Library
- Technician membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
- Demonstrated experience in the use of library management systems, online information tools, the Microsoft Office suite of products and other software products.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake detailed work, including data entry with a high level of accuracy.
- Demonstrated liaison, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to build relationships across a range of professional and disciplinary areas
- Demonstrated experience in advanced searching of bibliographic databases and the internet in support of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrated high level analytical and computer literacy skills to assist clients with enquiries related to software packages, email and basic PC troubleshooting
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a professional team; showing initiative, setting priorities, and balancing the demands of a complex working environment
- Willingness to travel in the course of employment
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Browne on Elizabeth.Browne@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy here.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
