APS6 Library and Information Management Officer – Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
📌 Vacancy Fact Sheet
- Reference Number: VN-0769901
- Agency: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
- Job Title: APS6 Library and Information Management Officer
- Position Number: 053_05/26
- Classification: APS Level 6
- Closing Date: Thursday 11 June 2026
- Job Type: Full-Time;Part-Time, Ongoing
- Location: Canberra ACT
- Future Merit Locations: Various locations – ACT, Various locations – NSW,
- Salary: $101,024 – $111,701
- Office Arrangement: Flexible (The AIHW has a range of flexible working)
About Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
To Apply
Position Contact Lorien Fraser, 02 6249 5231
Agency Recruitment Site https://aihwcareers.nga.net.au/cp/
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
Health Vacancy
Duties
- The ICT Group is the responsible for strategic ICT capability and the delivery of ICT services at the AIHW.
- The Modernisation Roadmap and Delivery Program (MRDP) Unit is focussed on delivering significant ICT modernisation
- activities that enable the AIHW to have clearer information, improved workflows with automation, more resilient and
- scalable platforms, and stronger readiness to adapt to evolving data and analytics landscapes.
- Within the unit, the Information Services team ensures the Institute’s knowledge, research resources, and information
- assets are easy to find, easy to use, and managed in line with professional standards. We support staff with trusted
- information, curated resources, and expert guidance that strengthen evidence-based work across the Institute.
- We maintain and grow the Institute’s library collections, provide research support, and manage key information services,
- including publications, knowledge repositories, and recordkeeping practices.
- Our team helps staff discover authoritative sources, develop search strategies, and apply best-practice information
- management to their work – ensuring knowledge is organised, preserved, and accessible when it’s needed most.
- The ICT Group is looking for a Library and Information Management Officer.
- Under general direction you will:
- Lead and manage AIHW’s library services, including electronic subscriptions,research databases, federated
- search services, eBooks, corporate support subscriptions and overall budget.
- Manage the Library Management System (LMS) including cataloguing electronic and print publications, and be
- responsible for legal deposit obligations.
- Perform research work and training in response to staff requests, including use of databases, grey literature,
- library consortia and networks, open-source software and library catalogue.
- Develop and contribute to reviews of records authorities, policies and guidelines for Information Services, with an
- understanding of how best practice supports the AIHW’s vision, mission, and business objectives.
- Work collaboratively and productively with AIHW’s multidisciplinary Strategic Initiative project teams to provide
- active input, balanced with BAU activity where appropriate.
- Build and sustain positive relationships with AIHW’s staff to secure a shared understanding of the information
- management function, APS responsibilities and Commonwealth legislative drivers.
Eligibility / Notes
- To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you must:
- be an Australian citizen
- undergo any required pre-employment checks, including a police records check
- obtain and maintain a valid Security Clearance if required by the institute
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- A probationary period of six (6) months will apply to any new engagement to the APS.
How to Apply
Position Contact Lorien Fraser, 02 6249 5231
Agency Recruitment Site https://aihwcareers.nga.net.au/cp/
Applicants to vacancies notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette should be aware:
that the names of successful applicants will also be notified in all formats of the electronic Public Service Gazette
applicants found suitable may be offered similar employment opportunities by other Australian Public Service agencies
Health Vacancy