Library Technician Grade 1

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Library Technician - Grade 1

Location: Taree/Great Lakes

Temporary Full-time until January 2027

Plus, creation of a talent pool for the locations of Kempsey, Port Macquarie/Wauchope, Taree/Great Lakes

$85,313 – $101,315 salary package - includes base salary ($75,164 - $89,263), 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 Library Technician with TAFE NSW, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of innovative library and information services. You will help create a welcoming, vibrant and inclusive library environment, support the use of digital technologies and maintain library collections and systems to provide positive learning experiences for our diverse range of learners.

About you 

You are an experienced Library Technician with an accredited Diploma of Library and Information Science and are eligible for membership with ALIA. You have a passion to support learning through access to library services and resources and enjoy helping customers to use digital systems, library technologies, and equipment, providing guidance to access information and resolve issues.

You’re motivated and organised team player, and take care to maintain records, collections, and facilities accurately. Adaptable and flexible, you can respond to changing needs in a dynamic environment and are willing to travel between network libraries as per business requirements.

Check your qualification eligibility 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 when a customer or student had difficulty accessing a library service (e.g. printing, internet, borrowing). How did you use available tools or systems to resolve the issue?

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

Applications close:  11:55pm Thursday 16 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 Wes McQuillan, Library Network Lead, via email at wes.mcquillan2@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.

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