Digital & Strategic Projects Senior Librarian
Digital & Strategic Projects Senior Librarian | Cambridge Library
Applications closing on 12 May 2025, 05:00 PM
- Reference number: VAC32-25
- Job Type: Full Time
- Package: $89,999 to $100,001 per annum | Superannuation up to 16.5%
- Position Description: VAC32-25-Applicant-Information-Pack-Digital-and-Strategic-Projects-Senior-Librarian-2025.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
About the Town
Based in the beautiful inner western suburbs of Perth, the Town of Cambridge has some of the best natural areas, open spaces, recreation, and sporting facilities in the state; Town of Cambridge staff can effortlessly enjoy attractions such as City Beach, Galup (Lake Monger) and Bold Park in their lunch break, or after work.
Our mission is to maintain and enhance our very liveable suburbs, their streetscapes and character and our vibrant activity centres through strategic, cost-effective management of resources and an enhanced community experience.
The Cambridge Library
The Cambridge Library makes a vital contribution to the social, cultural, learning, and economic development of our community. We achieve this through the provision of information, access to technology, opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge, reading and literacy activities, and welcoming community spaces that connect people with each other and with the Town. Along with traditional library services, the library also provides access to an extensive range of resources, technologies, and training to support digital inclusion and literacy in the community.
The Role
The Cambridge Library is embarking on an exciting new strategic vision and is seeking dynamic, driven individual to join this transformative journey. The digital and strategic projects senior librarian leads strategic projects and develop, implement, review, co-ordinate and recommend technical systems, processes and resources for the library service.
Additionally, they provide innovative online library services and promote an online presence for the Library Service and its collections. If you’re ready to join the transformative vision and make a positive contribution, apply now!
Selection Criteria
- Previous experience as a Librarian and in managing library management systems and ICT applications in a library environment including project management and the development of specification, evaluation of tenders and management of contracts
- Comprehensive knowledge of library management systems, computer software and hardware, information storage and retrieval systems and library equipment and the provision of library services within WA and SLWA procedures and policies
- Sound knowledge of current developments in the library profession including website development and content management techniques and the application of social media in a library environment
- Ability to evaluate and make recommendations on strategic directions for library programs
- Demonstrated communication, customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and resolve conflicts including the ability to relate to and liaise with staff, the public and suppliers
- Demonstrated supervisory and team building skills
- Demonstrated problem solving skills including the ability to use judgement where there are some elements of complexity
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills and the ability to plan, organise and set outcomes
Eligibility:
- Right to work in Australia (birth certificate, current passport or current visa)
- Current WA "C" or "C-A" Class Drivers licence
- Current National Police (no older than 3 months)
- Ability to work rostered hours including evenings, Saturday mornings and Saturday afternoons and Sunday
- Tertiary qualifications in information and Library Services or equivalent and eligibility for Associate membership of ALIA. Qualifications in IT are desirable.
How to apply
If you want to help contribute to the Town of Cambridge and make a difference to our community, we would like to hear from you!
Should you require any further information regarding this position please contact Jasper Silver, Acting Coordinator Community Programs and Library Services for a confidential discussion on (08) 9383 8998.
Applications can be submitted online and require you to upload a current resume, respond to questions about your experience in relation to the position and complete some online testing as part of the application process. Please review Applicant Information Pack and Position Description above prior to commencing your application. Click on the 'Apply Online' button to apply.
Closing date: 5pm, Monday, 12 May 2025 ; interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, the Town reserves the right to close applications prior to the aforementioned date