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.

Duties

As a senior professional manager, specialist or practitioner, coordinate the functions of a section or library and/or archival service and contribute directly to the formulation of agency policies.
Provide high level advice and support to the Supervisor in relation to the development, implementation and evaluation of activities and strategies in a state-wide context. Develop, implement, and evaluate plans, programs, and procedures to support the effective and efficient provision of library, archives and information resources.

Period of Appointment

Ongoing - Start date of 3 March 2025

Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Hours per fortnight

73.5 hours per fortnight

Essential Requirements

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status – Employment)
• Degree or diploma in librarianship or information studies at a recognised university or college of advance education or a postgraduate diploma in librarianship or information studies.
• Eligibility for admission to Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

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

Statement of Duties (PDF)

Statement of Duties (DOCX)

Information for Applicants (PDF)

FAQ's

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 Apply Now 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 recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au. 

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

Name: Karin Haveman
Title: Manager - Tasmanian Archives & Special Collections
Phone: 0408 665 722
Email: karin.haveman@libraries.tas.gov.au