Reference Librarian - Central Adelaide Local Health Network (Rah)

SA Health
Job reference: 850878
Location: 5000 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Department for Health and Wellbeing - SA Health Library Service - Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary: $86,950 to $96,223 (Pro-Rata) - PO2 - Part-Time 0.8 FTE / Term Contract (Temporary up to 7 months)

Overview:

• The SA Health Library Service (SAHLS) provides a high quality, evidence-based library service to support the clinical, educational, research and public health needs of the SA Health workforce.
• The PO2 Reference Librarian participates in the delivery of a high-level reference and information service for SA Health including literature searches, reference work, research support, and training and education programs.

Primary responsibilities

• Active promotion of library services at the Central Adelaide Local Health Network to ensure that all staff are aware of the knowledge resources and library services available to support their work.

• Conducting literature searches, often on complex health topics, utilising a wide range of databases.

• Implementing and delivering formal and informal user education programs appropriate for a broad range of client groups across the whole of SA Health.

• Implementing strategies for SA Health staff to utilise evidence-based resources for patient care, research, training, and administration to achieve better patient care and health policy outcomes.

Essential experience

• Eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association requiring tertiary qualifications in librarianship/information studies.

• Demonstrated high level research, reference, and information retrieval skills.

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with staff and students at all levels.

• Demonstrated ability to implement and deliver education and training programs in person and online.

Benefits of working for SA Health Library Service

• Working as a member of a highly motivated, supportive team of professionals

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 850878
Criminal History Screening Requirement

• A National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)
SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.
Special Conditions

• Eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association requiring tertiary qualifications in librarianship/information studies.

Enquiries
Michael Downie
Library Services Manager, CALHN
Phone: 7074 5417
E-mail:
Application Closing Date
Saturday, 06 January 2024 - 11.55PM
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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.