TAFE NSW - Life Changing Careers

Library Technician – Grade 1

Armidale Campus

Permanent Part-time (28 hours per week)

Salary package of up to $94,159, includes a base salary of ($70,168 - $83,330) plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and leave loading (pro rata)

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to transform someone’s world.

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.   

We invest in our people

At TAFE NSW, you will discover a diverse, dynamic, and collaborative environment, where you can innovate, create value, and do meaningful work.

We provide you with tools and ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and flexible working options.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of TAFE NSW Student Services Team! We are looking for a Library Technician to join our team on a permanent part-time basis working 28 hours per week across 4 days per week at our Armidale campus.

The role assists and contributes to the delivery of frontline face to face and online library services to TAFE NSW’s diverse customers and provides guidance and problem solving for customers in digital technologies, platforms, equipment and information resources.

About You 

You’re an enthusiastic professional who thrives in a fast-paced, diverse environment. Passionate about supporting learners and staff, you excel in an innovative educational setting, building strong and trusting relationships, and working collaboratively. You take initiative and can service customers both in-person and virtually.

A suitable applicant will possess:

1. Eligibility for para-professional membership of Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and an ALIA accredited library and information science qualification.
2. Broad knowledge and understanding of library and information services, systems, and procedures.
3. Demonstrated understanding of the technologies relevant to libraries and ability to support changing library technologies.

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culturally safe and accessible workplace where dignity, trust, respect, and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued, so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks.

If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Advisor listed below.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Monday 18^th November 2024

To apply for this role, click on 'apply now' and provide:

• Your current resume

• Certified copy of your ALIA accredited library and information science qualification.

• Response to one targeted question when prompted in the application form (max 300 words)

Target Question: Describe a time you created and presented promotional materials or conducted an orientation. How did you ensure it was effective and engaging, and how did you apply what you learned to future projects?

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Shay El-ardenli, at Shayma.elardenli@tafensw.edu.au, and 02 7921 0896.  

Role-specific enquiries: contact Library Network Lead, Donna Green donna.green10@tafensw.edu.au or call 02 79216510

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.  

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. 

For ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. 

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment.