Research Services Librarian
- Role title: Research Services Librarian
- Role type: Permanent, Part-time working 32 hours per week
- Role grade: Grade 2
- Department and location: Walter McGrath Library, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
- Salary: $99,124 - $111,979 (Pro-rata) + Super + Salary Packaging
Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
About the role
- Provide high-quality literature search services and research support using a variety of databases, citation tools, and AI-powered search technologies.
- Engage with clinical and multidisciplinary teams to support evidence-based practice and deliver tailored information solutions.
- Design and deliver training sessions on research skills, literature searching, and citation management to support staff development.
- Perform cataloguing duties, ensuring accurate and accessible resource records to support efficient library operations.
- Contribute to administrative tasks, quality improvement activities, and the ongoing development of library services in a dynamic, research-focused environment.
About you
- A relevant degree or postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Management, with eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
- Demonstrated experience conducting advanced literature searches across health-related databases, and providing research support in clinical, academic, or research settings.
- Proven ability to design and deliver information literacy and research training programs tailored to a range of audiences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary environments and engage effectively with clients and stakeholders.
- Experience in key library functions such as cataloguing, online resource troubleshooting, document delivery, service promotion, or process improvement, alongside a strong ability to work both independently and within a team.
Why work at St Vincent's?
- Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
- Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
- Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
- Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
- Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent's hospital, Darlinghurst.
- A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location
- Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
- A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people
- Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
- Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is 4th August 2025.
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the requirements of the role.
For more information contact Rolf Schafer - Manager Library Services on rolf.schafer@svha.org.au or 02 8382 2299
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
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