Senior Librarian

Department for Education, Children and Young People Tasmania

Hobart TAS

Library Services and Information Management (Education and Training)

Government - State (Government and Defence)

Full time

The Team

Libraries Tasmania is a uniquely Tasmanian organisation, offering contemporary library and archive services to the Tasmanian community. We are incredibly proud of Tasmania's extensive library network and the fact that Tasmanians value the services that enrich their lives. We provide services for recreation, learning, discovering our past, researching family history, or simply connecting with others. More information about our history, services and strategies is available on our website.

All Tasmanians are connected, resilient, creative and curious thinkers, enriched by the State's libraries and archives.

About the Role

As a senior professional specialist, coordinate the delivery of digital library and archival services, and contribute directly to the formulation of Libraries Tasmania strategies.

We are offering

Ongoing - ASAP Start date

full-time

73.5 hours per fortnight

We are a child-safe organisation

Pathways to grow your career

Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!

Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day to helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

We are looking for

Essential

Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status to Employment

Degree or diploma in librarianship or information studies at a recognised university or college of advanced education or a post-graduate diploma in librarianship or information studies.

Eligibility for admission to Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

How to apply

Applications should include:

a 1to2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.

The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by 11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, 

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

NOTE: Never make payment to any employer, person, company, contractor or agency to get hired for a Job.

HR Recruitment and Employment via phone 61361656285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.