Library Technician

The Library Technician contributes to the day-to-day operations of the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS) Library Service.

The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Library Technician to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Assist staff and stakeholders with specialist information enquiries and access to specialist information resources and services
• Support the specialist literature research service as required
• Support library book collection (print and electronic) and manage various technical services
• Report on all aspects of technical services and document supply to the Manager Library Services

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Diploma for Library Technicians or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution providing eligibility for Library Technician Membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
• Previous experience in a health library environment and Queensland Government Procurement processes and systems would be highly regarded.
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent part time (38 hours per fortnight)
• Base salary ranging from $47.18 - $51.10 per hour

About Us

The Strategy, Transformation, Research, Infrastructure, Digital + excellence (STRIDe) Division has been established to bring together several vital functions that collectively define, design, and enhance the delivery and sustainability of our most significant service improvement and digital transformation opportunities.

The Research unit provides a focal point for research, including clinical trials, and supports a diverse range of research program across the Gold Coast. The unit works in close collaboration with GCHHS workforce and external stakeholders, including Bond University, Griffith University, and Southern Cross University, as well as national and international institutions. The unit supports GCHHS staff to undertake high-quality research through providing research governance, compliance, and development opportunities that build research capabilities across the organisation. The Research unit also Includes the Health Systems Research Group that undertakes primary research and supports GCHHS staff to undertake evaluations on new models of care and other transformation initiatives.

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 30 July 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC688198

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.