TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Librarian Grade 2

Location: Wollongbar/Ballina

Permanent Full-Time 

Plus, creation of a talent pool for the locations of: Kingscliff/Murwillumbah; Lismore/Casino; Wollongbar/Ballina

$116,135 - $131,770 salary package - includes base salary ($102,320 – $116,095), plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

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. Whether that’s inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish. 

We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer Focus, 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, ongoing training and professional development, health and wellbeing programs, and a 35-hour working week with a variety of flexible working options.

About the role

As a Librarian (Grade 2) at TAFE NSW, you will deliver high‑quality library and information services within a dynamic education and training environment. Supporting learners and educators through both face‑to‑face and online channels, you will promote information literacy and enable effective use of digital and physical resources. Working as part of a networked library service, you will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders, contribute to service improvements, and support the adoption of new technologies to enhance learning outcomes.

About you 

You are a customer focused Library professional with experience in frontline service delivery, supporting information literacy, and working with emerging technologies in an educational setting. You bring strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high‑quality library services. You are adaptable and willing to travel as required to support service delivery.

You hold a recognised graduate or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science and are eligible for membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). (Check for your qualification on the ALIA Website).

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

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

• Your current resume
• Copies of your qualifications (upload as one PDF file). Certified copies preferred; these will be required if successful for the role.
• A response to the below targeted question when prompted in the application form (max. 300 words)

Targeted Question:  Describe a time where you led a team in adopting new or unfamiliar information resources. How did you articulate the benefits, guide the implementation, and evaluate the impact on information literacy and service delivery?

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

Applications close 11:55pm AEST Wednesday 1 July 2026

Additional Information:

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: 
Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email at jodie.dawson6@tafensw.edu.au or phone: 02 79215325

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Naomi Burns, Library Network Lead, via email at naomi.burns4@tafensw.edu.au

For support with preparing your application and understanding the recruitment process, visit our Application Process page, and explore the helpful resources available through I Work for NSW.

This is a child-related position. Successful candidates must hold a valid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to commencing. TAFE NSW will also conduct an Australian National Criminal Record Check on the preferred applicant as part of the pre‑employment process.

To be eligible for a position at TAFE NSW, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.