Librarian - POWH, RHW and SSEH Hospitals
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until January 2027
Position Classification: Librarian Grade 3
Remuneration: $122,390.00 - $135,929.00 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ649190
Applications Close: Sunday, 19 April 2026
- A workplace culture with a foundation that promotes person centred care approaches and staff wellbeing
- Orientation and supported transition into your new role
- Targeted clinical stream education programs affiliated with university partners
- Development pathways that are aimed at career progression
- 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
- Corporate health and fitness program, discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page.
The Role
The Librarian across Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital, and Royal Hospital for Women is responsible for delivering a high-quality, customer-focused library service by developing and maintaining collections, systems, and procedures that support clinical, education, and research needs. The role includes supervising and supporting library staff, managing budgets and resource allocation, and providing expert information and research services to facilitate evidence-based practice.
The Librarian works collaboratively with health service stakeholders to design education programs, deliver user training on key resources such as CIAP and medical databases, and promote library services to enhance engagement and lifelong learning. Additionally, the role involves liaising with ICT, engineering, and security teams to maintain library facilities, while staying informed of emerging trends in electronic resources to ensure access to current and relevant information.
Where You'll be Working
In this role, you will work across a network of leading healthcare facilities within South Eastern Sydney, including The Royal Hospital for Women, Prince of Wales Hospital, and Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital. The Royal Hospital for Women is a world-renowned tertiary referral and teaching hospital dedicated to women’s and newborn health, offering a collaborative and research-driven environment within the Randwick Hospitals Campus. Prince of Wales Hospital is a major Level 6 tertiary hospital providing comprehensive acute, outpatient, and community care, known for its innovative models and patient-centred approach. Located in the heart of the CBD, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital combines a rich historical legacy with modern, specialist services, delivering high-quality care in areas such as general medicine, hand surgery, and ophthalmology, all within a vibrant and highly accessible city setting.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- Relevant degree and eligibility for Associate (professional) membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a professional team; showing initiative, setting priorities, managing staff and budgets, and balancing the demands of a complex working environment
- Demonstrated excellent liaison, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to build relationships across a range of professional and disciplinary areas
- Demonstrated high level analytical and computer literacy skills to assist clients with enquiries related to software packages, email and basic PC troubleshooting
- Demonstrated experience in advanced searching of bibliographic databases and the internet in support of evidence-based practice
- Demonstrated ability to provide education to staff in the use of bibliographic databases, the internet and other library resources
- Demonstrated strong working knowledge and understanding of library management systems
- Willingness to travel in the course of employment
Need more information?
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 Daniel Treacy on daniel.treacy@invalidemail.com
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.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
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@invalidemail.com 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
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@invalidemail.com) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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