Collections and Technical Services Support Librarian

Closing Date
Contact Officer
Katie Norton
Contact Number
(03) 9872 8612
Location
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries, VIC

 

Collections and Technical Services Support Librarian

Applications closing on 24 November 2024, 11:00 PM

Ongoing – Part time (70 hours per four week period)
Days of work negotiable

$79,304 - $91,382 +Superannuation (pro rata)

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries has an exciting opportunity to join our technical services team. This new position supports the development, maintenance and promotion of library collections.

About Us

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries is one of the most highly active library services in Victoria, providing services to more than 300,000 residents over 178km². We are passionate about what we do and strive to provide our community with the best possible library service. We pride ourselves on the positive impact we have on our community.

About the Role

Reporting to the Coordinator Collections and Technical Services, this role will:

  • Participate in the selection, evaluation, development and promotion of library resource collections
  • Respond to customer suggestions and requests
  • Contribute to Collection Management strategies and policies
  • Support the collation, analysis and reporting of data
  • Provide quality customer information services
  • Hold librarianship qualifications, conferring eligibility for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

The successful candidate will have a positive attitude and the capacity to engage with a diverse range of groups. Experience in collection development and maintenance in a public library setting is essential.

The successful applicant must hold or be willing to acquire a Working with Children Check card and must be willing to undergo a National Police Record Check.

This position is based at the Technical Services Branch in Nunawading but all applicants should be aware that it is a condition of employment that all employees can be required to work at any of the eight Whitehorse Manningham Libraries branches. Experience in the delivery of Library Technical Services provision would be an advantage.

Benefits

 Whitehorse Manningham Libraries offers:

  • Access to training and staff development
  • An Employee Assistance Program for employees and their immediate families
  • Free influenza vaccinations
  • Ability to salary sacrifice superannuation contributions
  • Purchased leave arrangements and carry-over arrangements from the Local Government sector

How to Apply

Applications should include the following:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • A statement addressing the key selection criteria

Please note applicants may be contacted for a short telephone or teams meeting to assist with shortlisting.

All applicants are required to read the position description and candidate information pack prior to submitting an application. Applications are to be submitted via the link provided or directly to applicants@wml.vic.gov.au.

For further information contact Katie Norton on (03) 9872 8612.

Applications close Sunday 24 November 2024, 11pm | APPLY HERE

Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.