Senior Librarian
- Perth Metropolitan, Western Australia
- Department of Health
- Permanent - Full Time
- Closing at: Nov 23 2026 - 16:00 AWST
- Level 2
- Technology and Information Services
- Department of Health > Technology and Information Services
- PSO SC Level 2 $116,195 - $127,313 per annum
- 1.0
- 00014356
- East Perth
- Miscellaneous Specialist Managers
- Yes
Vacancy Reference No. 754465
This is a Permanent Full-Time appointment.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have valid Australian work rights. This includes visa holders. Permanent appointments may be made to individuals who hold citizenship, permanent residency, or visas that enable ongoing employment in Australia.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, applicants found suitable for this position may be considered for other ‘similar’ vacancies within DOH and/or the wider WA public sector. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Position Profile: We are seeking a suitably experienced and enthusiastic person to join our team as a Senior Librarian.
This position leads and manages the Library Services team ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, cost efficient and effective service that supports the clinical, educational and research requirements of corporate and clinical staff in the Department of Health.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Lead, direct and manage the Library, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality, cost efficient and effective service.
- Facilitate and support the achievement of a working environment within the Library that promotes the professional development, job satisfaction and workplace health and safety of library staff and supports individual and team performance.
- Advise Manager Library and Records Management Services on Library Acquisitions and to ensure collection is developed within budget.
- Review, evaluate, monitor and report on the library services provided and implements quality improvement measures to maintain and improve service delivery.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information on superannuation click here.
- Access to salary packaging arrangements
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
Selection Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description Form (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related Information: We encourage you to contact Helen Frantom, Manager Information Services on 08 9222 4300.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
Application Instructions: Applicants are requested to apply online (www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages and provide a detailed curriculum vitae which summarises your experience and how you are able to meet the position requirements.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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