Reference Librarian - Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Job no: 942438
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Information and Library Services
  • Department for Health and Wellbeing – Clinical System Support & Improvement – Chief Medical Officer - SA Health Library Service
  • Salary: $91,565 to $106,074 – PO2 – Full Time / Ongoing - Permanent

Overview:

  • The SA Health Library Service (SAHLS) provides a high quality, evidence-based library service to support the clinical, educational, research and public health needs of the SA Health workforce. The SAHLS Reference Librarian participates in the delivery of a high-level reference and information service for SA Health staff, including literature searches, reference work, research support, user education and training programs, and the promotion of Library services.
  • This position works across two CALHN sites: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the Royal Adelaide Hospital, with time at each site based on operational needs. As SAHLS is a statewide service, there may also be a requirement to work at other metropolitan library sites.

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

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Criminal History Screening Requirement

  • A ‘National Police Certificate’ NPC (also known as a ‘Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check’ NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment).

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal aptient contact).

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Special Condition

  • A tertiary qualification in library and information studies conferring eligibility for Associate Membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

Enquiries

Ursula Henderson
Manager Library Services, CALHN
Phone: 08 707 45417
E-mail: ursula.henderson@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

Saturday, 18 July 2026 – 11:55 PM

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Metropolitan South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business