Coordinator Library Services
Permanent full-time opportunity
Salary up to $98,490 per annum + Super
Closing Date: 19-Sep-2024 04:30 PM
Position Type: Full Time
Salary: $98,000 - $98,000
Enquiry Details: Michelle Brennand | E: Michelle.brennand@bassendean.wa.gov.au
Permanent full-time opportunity
Salary up to $98,490 per annum + Super
About the Town
Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.
About the team
The Bassendean Memorial Library is an important community and cultural hub where people can meet and connect and enjoy a variety of programs and services. Our Library team help our community and proudly deliver programs focusing on literacy, lifelong learning and recreational needs of the community.
About the role
The role will give the successful applicant an opportunity to:
- Meet the needs of the local community through the effective and efficient management and development of contemporary, relevant and quality library services.
- Oversee the Library and Information Services policies, programs and plans to support the educational, literacy, information, cultural and recreational needs of the community in line with agreed service level targets and budget.
- Manage and develop the library’s digital, print and local history collections using best practice and ensuring the Town’s collections are relevant, accessible and curated in accordance with relevant standards, policies and procedures.
About you
The successful candidate will have:
- Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent experience and eligible for Associate Membership in the Australian Library and Information Association.
- Demonstrated experience in library management and understanding of current issues and trends in the library profession.
- Well demonstrated people leadership abilities to manage the team to achieve high productivity and deliver services in line with organisational values, standards and policies.
- Current Working with Children Check (to be renewed every three years).
All Town of Bassendean staff demonstrate our corporate values of community, respect, connection, adaptability and accountability.
Salary and Benefits
This permanent, full-time position attracts an annual salary up to $98,490 per annum plus superannuation.
The Town also offers up to 4% additional superannuation (conditions apply), 17.5% leave loading, free parking, ongoing training and professional development, and up to two additional leave days per calendar year.
Working Hours
This is a permanent full-time role, 76 hours a fortnight, Monday to Friday. Flexibility options such as variable start/finish times are options and may be negotiated for this role.
The Town of Bassendean supports employees having access to flexible working arrangements to help them manage work and life responsibilities. As flexibility means different things to different people, the Town has a range of flexibility options that may be negotiated.
Would you like to know more?
Further information is available on our web site www.bassendean.wa.gov.au. For position related queries please contact Michelle Brennand, Director Community and Place at michelle.brennand@bassendean.wa.gov.au
Application close date: Thursday 19th September 2024 at 4:30 PM
Cameron Woods
Chief Executive Officer
The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
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