Librarian (Gde 1) - Liverpool Hospital - Perm FT
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- South Western Sydney Local Health District
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- REQ565409 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours Per Week
Location: Liverpool Hospital
Position Classification: Librarian Grade 1
Remuneration: $73,775 - $95,279 per annum
Requisition ID: REQ565409
Application Close Date: 27/04/2025
Interview Date Range: 30/04/2025 - 07/05/2025
Contact Details: Gia Vigh– (02) 8738 3781 | gia.vigh@invalidemail.com
About the Opportunity
Liverpool Hospital is looking for a librarian to join the library team in providing information, training and assistance to the hospital staff for high quality patient care, research and continuing professional development. The library is part of the exciting Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct project https://lhap.health.nsw.gov.au
What You'll be Doing
The Librarian provides the delivery of high-quality, client-focused information resources and library services to SWSLHD staff and affiliated students, under the direction of the Library Manager and the Senior Librarian eServices. Primary areas of service provision include facilitating information access, research support, research skills training and client assistance in the day to day operation of the Library service. Additionally, the position is responsible for the functioning of the Ken Merten Library in the absence of the Library Manager and the Senior Librarian eServices.
Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.
The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.
Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.
Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the UNSW Sydney and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.
Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
- Recognised Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship / Information Studies with eligibility for Associate (professional/librarian) membership to the Australian Library and Information Association.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of searching online databases, bibliographic management, reference services and delivery of research skills training.
- Demonstrated high level of professionalism and commitment to quality client services and the ability to work flexibly in a changing environment.
- Demonstrated excellent liaison, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, including the ability to promote library services and resources while building relationships across a range of professional and disciplinary areas.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.
Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
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