About the position:

The Parliamentary Librarian leads the overall operations of the Parliamentary Library, working closely with senior Parliamentary officers to support stakeholders across all areas of their responsibilities. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the Client Services, Collection & Digital Services, and Records & Archives teams. You will be responsible for ensuring that our library services reflect best practice in resource discovery, collection management, and client engagement—adapting to the latest developments in the library and information sector.

About us:

Based in NSW Parliament, the Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) is a specialist service department working to support the operation of the Parliament of NSW by providing logistical support and advice to members, the Departments of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly and the people of New South Wales. Our office is found close to public transport in the heart of Macquarie Street CBD, next to the State Library and Sydney’s Botanic Gardens.

Enabling the Parliament, serving New South Wales: We demonstrate and foster in others a commitment to the five values of the Department of Parliamentary Services: collaboration, innovation, excellence, integrity and service.

Our commitment to diversity: We welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds and encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+, people with disability, mature-age people, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Our people:

Our people have access to a range of benefits that help balance life at work and at home. Some of the benefits available when you join Parliament include:

• Competitive salary and annual leave loading
• 35-hour week and flexible work options
• Corporate Wellbeing programs including seminars and Fitness Passport
• Free annual Influenza vaccination
• Salary packaging options via superannuation contributions or a novated vehicle lease
• On-site fitness facilities, pool, restaurant, cafes, and post office

About you:

We are looking for a highly experienced senior leader with exceptional information management and communication skills.  The successful applicant will have a vision to provide strategic, high quality, proactive client focused services to the parliament. The parliamentary librarian will foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across the three teams and within the allocated resources.

Further information to assist you with applying for this position:

• Role Description
• Department of Parliamentary Services website
• NSW Parliament pre-employment requirements

How to apply:

To apply for this position please provide:

• An up-to-date Resume [maximum five pages] which clearly details your skills and experience as relevant to this role and
• A response [maximum two pages] to the Targeted Questions below.

Applications that do not include a response to the targeted questions will not be progressed to the next stage of assessment.  Copies of qualifications, certificates or documentation (other than requested) is not required at this stage in the recruitment process and will not be included with application documents.

Targeted questions:

1. The Parliamentary Librarian is responsible for assessing and evolving best practice in library services. What challenges and emerging trends do you foresee in managing a Parliamentary Library? In your response, include an example of where you have led change.

2. Outline your experience in the identification and mitigation of risk in a library or collection management context. In your response, include an example of the use of digital resource delivery. 

Electronic attachments must be MS Word compatible or in pdf format.

Technical assistance: Should you encounter any technical problems, please contact ‘I work for NSW’ helpdesk 1800 562 679 (Monday - Friday).

 To be eligible to apply for this role, you must meet one of the following criteria:

• an Australian Citizen
• a permanent resident of Australia; or
• a New Zealand citizen.

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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Job Reference: 492469

CLOSING DATE:  Tuesday, 5 August 2025 [11.55pm]