Reference Librarian - Southern Local Health Network

• Department for Health and Wellbeing - SA Health Library Service - Southern Adelaide Local Health Network
• Salary: $86,950 to $96,223 - PO2 - Full Time / Term Contract (Temporary up to 15 October 2025)

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, training and education programs.
• This position is primarily located at Glenside Health Services campus

Primary responsibilities

• 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.
• Active promotion of library services to all SA Health staff to ensure that all staff are aware of the knowledge resources and library services available to support their work.

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 capacity to independently apply professional judgment, exercise initiative and work under minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and deliver education and training programs in person and online.

Benefits of working for SA Health Library Service

• Work closely with a team of skilled, highly motivated and supportive professionals.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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: 850883
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
Nikki May
Library Services Manager, SALHN
Phone: 7087 1206
E-mail: Nikki.May@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
Monday, 22 January 2024 - 11.55PM
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Applications close: 22 Jan 2024 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
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