Branch Librarian
Job No:
SSC1367
Location:
Sutherland Shire
As a Branch Librarian, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a branch library, ensuring it is welcoming, efficient, and community-focused. You will lead a team of library staff in delivering high-quality services across lending, programs, technology, reader services and more. From managing rosters to initiating new programs, this is a role for someone who thrives in a people-focused, innovative, and evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead, supervise, and develop staff to deliver outstanding, customer-focused library services
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Manage library operations, including scheduling, service delivery, and daily account balancing
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Develop programs and outreach initiatives for all age groups, from babies to seniors
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Promote lifelong learning and literacy through community engagement
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Maintain the library facility and ensure smooth functioning of technology and collections
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Contribute to library-wide planning, reporting, and team development initiatives
About you
We are looking for a people-focused leader, someone who brings a strong blend of operational management, community engagement, and library expertise to a dynamic public setting.
Essential:
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Degree or post graduate qualifications in Library & Information Science or related area. Council may consider applicants nearing completion of qualification.
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Eligibility for membership of the Australian Library & Information Association (ALIA)
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Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
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Proven customer service, communication, and conflict resolution skills
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Experience in public library programming and emerging library technologies
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Ability to work across multiple branches as part of a rotation system
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Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
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First Aid certificate (or willingness to complete)
Desirable:
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Current Driver’s Licence
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Marketing or promotional experience in a library context
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Broad knowledge of literature and current events
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Wednesday 21st May 2025.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job closing.
- Package: $91,120- $96,591 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Permanent Full-Time role 35 hours per week, (with the option of a 19 day month). Applicants must be available work a range of shifts across a 7 day spread, between the hours of 8:00am - 9:00pm to support the operational requirements of the libraries.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Deborah Hill, Coordinator Library Experience, DHill@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Click on the link to check out the Position Description