Research and Archivist Librarian

Research and Archivist Librarian (Gde 2) - Macarthur & Bowral -Temp FT

💼 South Western Sydney Local Health District

REQUIRED REQUISITION: 610195

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until June 2026

Location: Campbelltown Hospital

Position Classification: Librarian Grade 2

Remuneration: $1,899.70 - $2,146.09 per week

About the Opportunity

The Macarthur & Bowral Library Service is recruiting for a Research and Archivist Librarian (Grade 2) to join our dynamic Library team. This position is based at Campbelltown Hospital in the Macarthur Clinical Library and will also be supporting staff at Camden and Bowral & District Hospitals.

This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to develop your career as a health librarian and join a small, friendly and dedicated team. This essential role assists in the delivery of safe and high-quality health services through support for research, staff development and evidence-based practice. Archives experience is desirable but not essential. If you are interested, or would like more information, please contact Judy Reading on (02) 4634 9341 for a confidential discussion.

What you will be doing and where you will be working are described below.

What You'll be Doing

The Research and Archivist Librarian is responsible for coordinating Library research support programs including a literature search service and research skills training and providing a range of high-quality, client-focused information services in support of evidence-based patient care, professional development, and research, under the leadership of the Library Manager. The role is also required to identify, catalogue and promote an archival collection to preserve the history of the Hospitals and is responsible for the management of the Library in the absence of the Library Manager. The position is full-time and fixed term until 30 June 2026.

Where You'll Be Working

Campbelltown Hospital, located in the heart of the Macarthur region, is a leading tertiary hospital within the South Western Sydney Local Health District. This hospital provides patient care across multiple services, with an emphasis on training and development opportunities for staff.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please address the questions below. View the application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

- Do you have a recognised Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Librarianship / Information Studies with eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)? Please provide details.
- Please outline your skills in literature and database searching and describe how you would support researchers, particularly those working in health.
- Provide an example of when you have contributed to service planning and innovation and demonstrated a commitment to client-focused service provision.
- What skills and experience do you have in the development, delivery and evaluation of in-person and online library education programs?

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to access salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for details.

Health & Fitness

District employees receive discounted gym memberships and wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to positively transform experiences across the organisation. The vision is safe, high-quality, personalised care, with staff supported to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Eligibility: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We encourage applicants from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability, and members of the LGBTIQ+ community to apply.

NSW Health acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land and pays respect to Elders past and present.

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