Librarian Grade 1

TAFE NSW External; Albury City; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

TAFE NSW in Wagga Wagga is seeking a Librarian Grade 1 to connect students with information, deliver dynamic, customer-focused support in person and online, and help learners build information literacy across digital and physical resources.

You will collaborate with teaching teams, champion collections and digital guides, promote innovative library services, and travel occasionally to support library networks across campuses.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate library qualification with ALIA eligibility.
• Strong information literacy knowledge and library practice.
• Comfort with library systems including circulation, inventory, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Connect students with information, tools and confidence to thrive, delivering dynamic, customer-focused support in person and online.
• Collaborate with teaching teams, champion collections and digital guides, and promote innovative library services that drive engagement across campus.
• Travel occasionally to maintain service continuity across the library network.

Skills

Librarian skills

Information literacy

Digital literacy

ALIA membership

Education

Graduate library qualification

Tools

Library systems (circulation, inventory, analytics)

Job description

TAFE NSW Life-Changing Careers

Librarian Grade 1

Location: Wagga Wagga

Temporary Full-Time, until September 2027

Plus, the creation of a talent pool for the locations of Albury and Wagga Wagga

$85,313 - $111,461 salary package - includes base salary ($75,164 - $98,202), 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.

About the role

As a Librarian at TAFE NSW, you’ll be the go‑to expert who connects students with the information, tools, and confidence they need to thrive. You’ll deliver dynamic, customer‑focused support, both in person and online, helping learners build strong information literacy skills and navigate a wide range of digital and physical resources with ease.

You’ll collaborate with teaching teams, champion our collections and digital guides, and promote innovative library services that inspire engagement across campus. If you’re energised by helping others learn, love staying ahead of emerging technologies, and enjoy shaping a modern, impactful library experience, this is a role where you’ll make a real difference every day.

We are also looking to build a Talent Pool from this recruitment process to fill upcoming permanent and temporary Librarian Grade 1 positions.

About You

You’re an enthusiastic and dedicated library professional who is passionate about delivering high‑quality library and information services. With a recognised graduate or postgraduate library qualification and eligibility for ALIA membership, you bring a strong foundation in the principles, concepts, and theory of contemporary library practice.

Tech‑savvy and future‑focused, you’re comfortable working with library systems including circulation, inventory, and analytics and you stay curious about emerging technologies such as digital literacy tools and AI. You’re able to support others in developing these skills and enjoy helping people navigate the evolving information landscape. Adaptable and collaborative, you thrive in dynamic environments and are willing to travel occasionally to maintain service continuity across the library network.

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.

Applications close 11.55pm AEDT Monday 5October 2026

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.

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.

A talent pool, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position and used to fill future vacancies.

Considering a move to Regional NSW? The Welcome Experience is a free service offering personalised support to help you settle in, connecting you with local communities, essential services, and lifestyle opportunities.

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:
Contact Jodie Dawson, Talent Acquisition Advisor, via email [e-mail] or phone: [phone]

Role-specific enquiries:
Contact Jo Clark, Manager Library Services, via email [e-mail] or phone: [phone]

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.