Library Technician - Tasmanian Government

Description : Library Technician. Company : Tasmanian Government. Location : Australia

Library Technician - Ulverstone Secondary College - 957002

Department for Education, Children and Young People
Children and Young People
Schools (Northern Region) Applications must be submitted by Sunday 02 April, 2023 11:55 PM Position details Applications close: Sunday 2 April, 2023 11:55 PM AEST Award/Classification: Tasmanian State Service Award - General Stream Band 3 Salary: $70,490 to $76,195 per annum Employment type: Permanent, part-time Region: North West Job description: Provide technical support to a school or college’s science unit and undertake associated administrative duties.

From 3 October 2022, Department of Education has joined with colleagues in the Department of Communities to form the Department for Education, Children and Young People.

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.

The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.

In the short term, you may still see references to Department of Communities and Department of Education as we transition. We are working together to build our strategy and our culture and values. This work will be continuing into 2023, and we want all staff to be involved in this.

It's an important time to join a dynamic new department.

Duties

Undertake a range of client-focused school library services including the provision of technical advice and assistance to staff and students about access to publications and information generally. Undertake technical duties including document delivery, acquisition of library materials, implementing collection management procedures and bibliographic tasks including cataloguing, record creation and amendment for library resources. Apply established solutions to procedural and related problems and issues. Resolve or refer client enquiries.

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - ASAP Start date

Hours per fortnight

50 hours per fortnight, 40 weeks per year

Essential Requirements

The Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.

  • Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment).

Desirable Requirements

Diploma in Library and Information Services.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:

Statement Of Duties (PDF)
Employment Application Guidelines (PDF)


How to apply

Electronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.

Applicants should forward/include:

  • a statement addressing the selection criteria;
  • a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.

The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.

Applications should be made via the button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.

Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email [email protected].

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Carol Bellchambers
Title: School Business Manager - Ulverstone Secondary College
Phone: 03 6425 1433
Email: [email protected]