Librarian
A Librarian manages library collections, services, and information resources for public, academic, school, or special libraries across Australia. Librarians increasingly focus on digital information management and community engagement.
Full-time AUD, 2025 indicative. Wide bands reflect variation by employer, experience, and location.
Moderate demand; public library systems, universities, and schools employ librarians with growing digital information roles.
Occupation list membership
Which Department of Home Affairs skilled lists this occupation currently appears on.
- STSOLShort-Term Skilled Occupation List
Occupations eligible for shorter-term sponsored visas including Subclass 482 (short-term stream).
Assessing authority
The body that assesses skills for migration purposes for this occupation.
- VETVETASSESSVisit official site →
Visa pathways
Australian visa subclasses for which this occupation is currently eligible.
State nominations
States and territories that currently nominate this occupation for skilled migration.
| Code | State / Territory | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SA | South Australia | View nomination → |
Key duties
- Manage library collections including acquisition, cataloguing, and weeding
- Assist patrons with research, information literacy, and digital tools
- Develop and deliver library programs and community services
- Manage library budgets, systems, and vendor relationships
Skills required
- Library and information science principles
- Collection development and management
- Information literacy instruction and reference services
- Library management systems (Symphony, Koha)
Typical qualifications pathway
Bachelor's or master's degree in library and information science or information management. VETASSESS assesses qualifications.
Visa & occupation list information
Listed on STSOL, supporting subclasses 190 and 491 For advice on which pathway suits your circumstances, consult a registered MARA migration agent.
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