Dubbo Libraries Coordinator
Job No: DRC1397 | Location: Dubbo, NSW
Embrace the opportunity to be part of our collaborative team, elevate your professional journey and make meaningful contributions to the development of our community!
- Lead a diverse team of library professionals in the delivery of services to the community
- Enjoy a 35-hour workweek with adaptable working hours, embracing a 19 day month with a rostered day off!
- Attractive annual salary ranging from $90,556 to $105,240 plus 11% superannuation
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Dubbo Libraries Coordinator is responsible for developing operational policies, plans and programs for the Dubbo and Wellington Libraries that support community-focused needs and outcomes. Dubbo Libraries' operational targets, performance, and reporting are key responsibilities of the position. The position contributes to the regional library's planning activities, including marketing, promotion and event program planning.
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Oversight of day-to-day Dubbo Libraries operation, assets and facilities
- Undertake planning activities that provide excellence in library and information service customer experiences
- Develop branch library plans for the broader community, targeted groups, and inclusive promotional strategies
- Coordinate branch events, marketing, budget, training and grant applications
- Provide input into the regional library's strategic, operational and policy plans and documents
ABOUT YOU
You are a highly motivated and experienced Librarian with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You are a a dynamic, enthusiastic, and skilled professional who is committed to providing quality customer experiences, services and programs to the community, through your collaborative and innovative leadership.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE
- Degree in Library and Information Science with eligibility for professional Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) membership
- Significant experience in developing and delivering high-quality library & information services
- Demonstrated experience in leading and motivating a team to achieve organisational outcomes and goals
- Significant experience in monitoring and evaluating library collections and service delivery
- Ability to lead initiatives that add value and enhance services and policies
- Well-developed understanding of current and emerging issues and trends in libraries
WHAT WE OFFER
- Attractive annual salary ranging from $90,556 to $105,240 plus 11% superannuation
- Flexible work options to suit your needs
- Enjoy a 35-hour workweek with adaptable working hours, embracing a 19 day month with a rostered day off!
- Thrive within the collaborative and supportive environment of the Council's team, immersed in a welcoming company culture
- Generous leave provisions to support your work-life balance
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport, a comprehensive wellbeing program, the opportunity to engage with colleagues via our social club, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential assistance provided by our employee assistance (EAP) program
- Experience the benefits of our salary packaging options, allowing you to maximize your earnings and financial flexibility
If this role sounds appealing to you, take a moment to explore the Position Description
This position requires a pre employment health assessment. Please refer to the attached Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.
Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 25th March 2024
Enquiries: Manager Macquarie Regional Library - 02 6801 4500
ABOUT US
We are Dubbo Regional Council, a large regional Council servicing a growing community of over 55,000 people. Our team consisting of 600 team members working across a diverse range of areas including planning, infrastructure, community and cultural services, administration, economic development, corporate business and recreational services.
Our focus is on delivering high quality services, strengthening our community engagement and strategic management capabilities, building an organisation based on performance and continuous improvement whilst creating a values based organisational culture and developing a professional and engaged team that delivers on our shared values; Progressive, Sustainable, One Team and Integrity.
Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
HOW TO APPLY
- If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click apply now!
- Please fill out the questions in the application page below.
- On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and copies of applicable qualifications.
- Please note that once you start to complete your online application you cannot save it and return to it later. We would recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
- A panel will assess all applications for suitability against the essential criteria for the position. Once completed, an interview, skills assessment or task and reference checks may be undertaken. All candidates will be notified of the outcome via the email address you supply as part of your application.