Coordinator Library Programs, Marketing and Outreach
Job No: GR400816 | Location: Hurstville
Temporary, Full-Time | $127,608.13 - $147,853.30 + 12% superannuation | Hurstville
Georges River Council has an exciting opportunity for a Coordinator Library Programs, Marketing and Outreach to join and lead a team, based in Hurstville.
At Georges River Libraries, we foster a vibrant community where people come together to share ideas, knowledge, and experiences. Our inviting spaces provide a range of resources, including books, manuscripts, photographs, films, maps, and our unique 'Library of Things.' From quiet reading rooms to bustling media labs, our libraries offer an ideal environment for discovery, socialising, and play. Our friendly team is dedicated to assisting our community with their library and resourcing needs, helping inspire their world.
About the Role
The Coordinator Library Programs, Marketing and Outreach is part of the leadership team which provides leadership and management of the team responsible for engaging the community, through the delivery of diverse programs, events and outreach, to activate library spaces, collections and services. It is responsible for the delivery of effective, efficient, inclusive and innovative services that fulfill the strategic priorities of the Cultural Engagement and Library Services business unit.
In this role you will lead and develop a cohesive team that deliver a diverse range of in-house and outreach programs. You will deliver community engagement projects to support the ongoing development and innovation of library collections, programs and services. The Coordinator Library Programs, Marketing and Outreach will provide detailed updates, research, business cases, grant submissions, award applications, presentations and reports to support Council decision making as well as the implementation and development of projects, policies and strategies for the Cultural Engagement and Library Services business unit.
This role is primarily based at Hurstville Library and will involve other locations as required.
This position will participate in the Library Roster with ordinary hours worked between 8.00 am to 9.00 pm, Monday to Sunday in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.
What We Offer
- Temporary, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight (Parental Leave Cover: December 2025 - January 2027)
- Salary from $127,608.13 - $147,853.30 per annum plus 12% superannuation
- Vehicle allowance of $10,780 per annum
- 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
- Health and Wellbeing paid leave
- Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
- Salary Packaging Options
- Employee Rewards Program
- Ongoing Education and Resources
What We Are Looking For
- Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Science, Event Management, Marketing or equivalent
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current NSW Drivers Licence (Class C)
- Demonstrated experience supervising the delivery of customer focused services in a library or equivalent cultural organisation
- Demonstrated experience in leadership, team building and staff development, including mentoring, performance management and change management
- Demonstrated experience leading the implementation and management of public programs and events for diverse audiences
- Demonstrated experience leading the implementation and management of library programs, services and collections for children and young people
- Demonstrated experience leading the marketing and promotion of services in a library or equivalent setting
- Demonstrated experience in designing and evaluating services that reflect and enhance the cultural, informational, recreational and educational needs of the community
- Demonstrated experience developing business cases, grant submissions, award applications and presentations to support organisational decision making
- Demonstrated high level oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including report writing, effective negotiation, consultation and consensus building
- Demonstrated financial management skills and experience managing an operational budget
- Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and competing priorities, including an ability to work to deadlines
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite as well as content management systems and technology in a public library or equivalent setting
If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the complete Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.
Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Justin Yeomans, Manager Cultural Engagement and Library Services on 02 9330 9530.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.
Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.
Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.
We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.
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