The position of Librarian Grade 1, Shellharbour Hospital, is a facility-based role providing library information services to staff and stakeholders across the district. As such, the position may be required to travel to other sites across the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD). Under the leadership of the ISLHD Library Services Manager, this position is responsible for delivering a range of library services—including research, information gathering, and training—and overseeing operations at a hospital library. The position identifies and recommends relevant materials, ensures library services comply with service level agreements, and assists with library projects as directed.

Additionally, this role helps ensure the library operates as a continuous quality improvement unit. Key areas of focus include managing digital ecosystems, knowledge of artificial intelligence tools, training clinical staff on algorithmic and data literacy, maintaining current process and system documentation, and fostering a customer-focused, quality-driven culture.

This position supports the Education and Training Department by communicating daily via email, face-to-face, or telephone regarding booking requests for conference and training rooms in the education and training area. Responsibilities also include setting up rooms as required and providing technical assistance for room facilities and bookings.

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

Shellharbour Hospital is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medicine, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, and adolescent and adult mental health services on site. It's an accredited healthcare facility with the Australian Council on Health Care Standards (ACHS) and is recognised as providing a high standard of care to the community.

Located on the beautiful South Coast of NSW, Shellharbour is known for its spectacular coastal scenery and is only a little over a 1.5 hour drive from Sydney.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay

- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)

- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families

Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities

now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

Relevant degree and eligibility for Associate (professional) membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.

Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category B role.

Current unrestricted NSW Drivers Licence.

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Need more information or help applying?

Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.

Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.

Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.

For role-related queries or help applying, contact Gnana Segar at Gnana.Segar@health.nsw.gov.au.

ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.