Libraries Tasmania Fixed Term and Relief Employment Register
About the Team
Libraries Tasmania provide places of welcome, learning and exploration for everyone no matter their age, background or identity. Members can borrow items for free both online and in-person. Welcoming people of all ages, interests and needs, offering opportunities for lifelong learning, social interactions and cultural inspiration
Libraries Tasmania is comprised of the State Library and Archives of Tasmania, 46 public libraries, the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts and the Office of the State Archivist.
The Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) will from time to time require the services of employees for specified fixed-term and relief basis in a number of skill areas and disciplines. Such appointments fill a valuable role in complementing the existing permanent workforce.
About You
You will need to have demonstrated great communication skills and high-level skills in a client service setting. We’re looking for people who can show initiative, problem solve and use conflict resolution skills. You must be able to work independently, in both small and large teams, to complete tasks to deadlines.
A fixed-term and relief employment register is not a vacancy and inclusion on a register does not guarantee any offer of employment will be made.
Statement of Duties
The following vacancies may arise in one of our Libraries Tasmania locations within DECYP:
State Library and Archives Officer
State Library and Archives - Archivist
Customer Services Officer
Library Services Officer
Librarian
Library Technician
Literacy Coordinator
Essential requirements
- Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status – Employment
NOTE: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.
For essential and desirable requirements and classifications related to specific roles, please refer to relevant statement of duties. Please refer to the salary scales for specific classifications.
How to apply
Applicants wishing to be registered for employment need to register online via the Apply Now button. For further guidance on how to apply, please refer to our Information for Applicants and Applicant Guide for Employment Registers.
Before commencing employment with DECYP, please ensure you familiarise yourself with our standards of conduct and clearly defined behavioural expectations that apply while working in a role, and in situations where there is a connection to the role.
About DECYP
We’re proudly Tasmania’s core child centred government agency employing over 12,000 people across the state. Ensuring bright lives and positive futures for children and young people is at the heart of everything that we do.
From education, libraries and the early years, to child safety, youth justice and out of home care, we support Tasmanians from birth to adulthood. We lay the foundations for lifelong learning, supporting children, young people and their families at every stage to be known, safe, well and learning.
We offer a range of career openings across our beautiful state. Whatever your professional goals or interests, we have opportunities available. We offer a variety of career and development pathways, alongside enriching learning experiences and supportive team environments.
Working with us will give you the opportunity to grow, explore and develop while making a real difference in the lives of children and young people. Please follow the below links to learn more about the Department and what we have to offer:
Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!
Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing
Fitness Passport provides DECYP employees with discounted access to 50+ facilities across the state, helping you and your family meet your fitness goals!
Wellbeing Connect is DECYP’s pathway to free confidential counselling services. Wellbeing Connect isn’t just for when things get tough. It’s designed to support your wellbeing every day – helping you to stay on track, build healthy habits, and access expert advice across a range of areas important for your overall wellbeing
Department for Education, Children and Young People (DECYP) Website
Selection from the Register
Where a vacancy occurs, the Department's Libraries Tasmania Fixed Term and Relief Employment Register will be examined to identify those persons who possess the necessary knowledge, skills, currency and qualifications to undertake the duties of the vacancy and who will be available to work.
Where vacancies are identified and an applicant(s) are regarded as being suitable to undertake the particular appointment, a merit-based selection process will be undertaken. The selection process may involve formal interviews.
Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this fixed term register, please contact:
Recruitment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.
