Wednesday, March 24, 2010
2 Great Job Opportunities at UQ
Secondment arrangements are encouraged and these roles will be guided and mentored by senior staff.
This is a great opportunity to help advance evidence-based practice at two major Brisbane teaching hospitals.
Details of the positions are available at http://www.uq.edu.au/jobs/index.html?page=130708&pid=11218 or http://seek.com.au/job/senior-librarian-clinical-x-posts-hew-fixed-term-uq-library/brisbane/16983363/27/1/.
You can contact Majella Pugh, Acting Senior Manager for UQ Health Sciences Libraries, on (07)33655354 to discuss the role.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Job ad: Systems Librarian, Melbourne
The Royal Melbourne Hospital Health Sciences Library is looking for a full time Systems Librarian. The position description and criteria can be accessed online.
Applications close 25 March 2009.
Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Job ad: senior position in Melbourne
Eastern Health, in Melbourne, is advertising for a Chief Librarian. This is a full time, ongoing position and classified as Grade 2 under the Health Professionals Services – Public Sector – Victoria 2003 Award.
From the position description: 'The Eastern Health Library Service operates across the seven main campuses of Eastern Health with the main sites with permanent provision of resources being Box Hill Hospital and Maroondah Hospital. Satellite sites include Angliss Hospital, Peter James Centre, Wantirna Health and Healesville & District Hospital/Yarra Ranges. Currently, the provision of services to these sites most often occurs via Box Hill or Maroondah with a physical presence of library staff at these sites on a part time weekly basis.' The position will be based at Box Hill Hospital.
The full job description can be found on the Eastern Health website.
Applications close on 13 March 2009.
Monday, May 26, 2008
Job opportunity - Librarian, NT Dept Health
The position of Reference Services Librarian is a full-time contract position. Some flexibility with dates can be negotiated, starting at a minimum of 6 months through to a maximum of 8 months. Assistance with relocation expenses can be negotiated.
This position is responsible for the delivery of specialist reference and educational services, including facilitating access, promotion and evaluation of quality evidence-based information and knowledge resources to all staff of the Department of Health and Community Services (DHCS) and other eligible library members.
The job description can be found on the ALIA employment website.
For more informaton contact:
Robyn Tranthem
Health Services Librarian
Department of Health & Community Services
Tel: 08 8922 8037 Fax: 08 8922 7777
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Job opportunity: P/T Library Tech (Melbourne)
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute is one of Australia's leading biomedical research institutes, with a strong history of significant discoveries of clinical importance and an outstanding international reputation.
We are seeking an experienced part time staff member to support the operations of the library. Duties include document delivery, cataloguing, serials focusing on the library management system and general duties as directed. The successful applicant will have completed a recognised Library qualification and be eligible for membership of ALIA.
Familiarity with a library management system (preferably Unicorn) is essential, as is experience with online and web based information resources. Solid IT skills, including Word, Excel and database software (Access, FileMaker Pro) are required, and strong attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to work as part of a team are also necessary for this role. Experience in a health, special or academic environment is desirable .
The position is available for one year in the first instance. Salary range: $44,462 - $47,187 (paid pro rata @ 0.57 FTE). Up to 17% superannuation and very attractive salary packaging options are available.
A position description is available on our website.
Enquiries on the role can be directed to Jo Marshall.
Written applications, including CV and the contact details of three professional referees should be forwarded to:
Human Resources Manager
The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research
1G Royal Parade, Parkville
Victoria 3050
Alternatively, email your application.
Closing Date: Thursday 28 February 2008
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Job opportunity: Librarian, part-time (Sydney)
Salary $887.70 to $1810.00 (gross per week dependant on experience & skills)
Position No: 2008/06
An opportunity exists for a senior Librarian to join the Royal Rehabilitation Centre. With a reputation for providing excellence in the area of rehabilitation and hosting four University affiliated research centres, Royal Rehab is seeking an individual with excellent research and communication skills who can be an integral part of our research and service development activities. With a focus on customer service and knowledge of information technology in the library environment, the individual will also play a leadership role in the development of a new state of the art rehabilitation library.
Applications must address Essential and Desirable criteria as outlined in the information pack.
Information Pack: Human Resources on 9808 9207 or e-mail: jobs@royalrehab.com.au
Enquires: Deborah Frith, Director Marketing and Business Development on 9808 9266.
Closing date amended to: 4 February 2008 (originally 28 Jan)
Job opportunity: Library Technician (Melbourne)
Northern Health Library services requires a full time Library Technician to work 38 hours per week. This position will be primarily based at The Northern Hospital Library with a 1 day per week rotation at Bundoora Extended Care Centre Library.
You will assist in the provision of library services with particular reference to inter-library loans, journal accessioning, cataloguing, circulation desk duties and general library house-keeping.
Diploma or equivalent, eligible for ALIA membership and previous library experience essential.
Health & Allied Services Award - Classification A01 $38,786.80 plus 9% superannuation.
Enquires: Ilana Jackson Librarian, Ph: (03) 8405 8728E-mail: Ilana.Jackson@nh.org.au
Applications quoting Ref. No.A-023 to jobs@nh.org.au or to Human Resources The Northern Hospital185 Cooper St Epping Vic 3076 by 25/01/2008.
Friday, December 07, 2007
Job opportunity: Manager Joint Princess Alexandra Hospital/UQ Library
The Role: In the role you will manage the delivery of information services to the Joint Princess Alexandra Hospital/UQ Library; participate in overall strategic planning and policy development within the University Library, develop action plans to implement Library policies and strategies; ensure effective communication with clients, and participate in budget formulation and expenditure as well as recruitment, deployment and development of staff. See position description for other duties.
The Person: You should possess a degree and recognised professional library qualifications, sound library management experience and expertise; extensive professional experience in academic libraries; sound understanding of trends in information service delivery in an educational and research environment and the ability to work flexibly within a team structure. See selection criteria for further requirements.
Remuneration: This is a continuing full time appointment at HEW Level 8. The remuneration package as of 1/1/08 will be in the range of $80,419 to $ 90,300 per annum, including employer superannuation contributions of up to 17%.
Contact: Obtain the position description and selection criteria online or contact Suzanne Green, telephone (07)3365 6254 or email. Telephone Lisa Kruesi (07) 3365 5354 to discuss the role.
Send applications to Joanne Rutherford, Human Resource & Staff Development Coordinator, Library Corporate Services, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld 4072, or email.
Closing Date for Applications: 16th January, 2008
Reference Number: 1263306
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Scholarship opportunity
The Department of General Practice, Flinders University through the Primary Health Care Research Evaluation and Development (PHCRED) program, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Librarian with a knowledge or background in health to assist our group perform a literature search of the research evidence for reducing hospital bed days of older adults. This includes both decreasing the number of unnecessary admissions (hospital avoidance) and decreasing the number of inpatient bed days through greater use of community based sub-acute care services.
The person we seek will have:
- Graduate Diploma or Masters in Information Studies or equivalent;
- Eligible for membership of the Australian Library and Information Association;
- Knowledge or background in Health;
- Experience using health databases;
- Good conceptual skills, enjoys a challenge and has a flair for creativity;
- An interest in being a member of a research team.
The value of the schoarship is $20,000. There is flexibility with respect to working hours as well as full time / part time but someone is needed who can make a start quickly.
In the first instance please email Dr Leigh Roeger, PHCRED Coordinator, at with a brief paragragh about yourself to express an interest in the scholarship by Friday 23rd November 2007.
Job opportunity: Manager, Biological Sciences Library, UQ
Closing Date for Applications: 16th January, 2008
Reference Number: 1262716
Friday, July 27, 2007
Job advert: Manager, UQ/Mater McAuley Library Service (HEW Level 8)
Exciting management opportunity in one of Australia’s premier learning and research institutions.
An exciting opportunity is available for an innovative and energetic Librarian with outstanding leadership and management qualities to take on a senior management role at The University of Queensland Library. The University Library delivers high quality client-focused innovative information products, services and programs that are integrated with and central to the University’s teaching, learning, research and community service activities.
The Role: In the role you will manage the delivery of information services to the UQ Mater/McAuley Library within the context of the Biological and Health Sciences Library Service; participate in overall strategic planning and policy development within the University Library, develop action plans to implement Library policies and strategies; ensure effective communication with clients, and participate in budget formulation and expenditure as well as recruitment, deployment and development of staff. See position description for other duties.
The Person: You should possess a degree and recognised professional library qualifications, sound library management experience and expertise; extensive professional experience in academic, research or special libraries; sound understanding of trends in information service delivery in an educational, research and clinical environment and the ability to work flexibly within a team structure. See selection criteria for further requirements.
Remuneration: This is a continuing full time appointment at HEW Level 8. The remuneration package will be in the range of $78,076 to $ 87,669 per annum, including employer superannuation contributions of up to 17%.
Contact: Obtain the position description and selection criteria online or contact Suzanne Green on (07) 3365 6209 or email. Telephone Lisa Kruesi (07) 3365 5354 to discuss the role.
Send applications to the Joanne Rutherford, Human Resource and Staff Development Coordinator, Library Corporate Services Level 6 Duhig Building, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld 4072, or email.
Closing Date for Applications: Tuesday 7th August, 2007
Reference Number: 1313676