Five Dock Librarian
Job No: CB18129 | Location: Sydney
About the role:
This position is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of the Five Dock Library to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction. Key responsibilities include overseeing library operations, managing staff, ensuring facility maintenance, and providing quality customer service.
Tasks:
- Deliver high level customer service in a busy service environment
- Monitor and assess library operations
- Prioritize workflow and maintenance tasks
- Develop and implement outreach activities and library programs
- Analyse community needs for collection development
- Provide advice and assistance to customers
- Maintain statistical information and reporting mechanisms
- Participate in service point roster system including evening and weekend shifts
About the person:
The successful candidate should have:
- Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Studies or related field
- Experience in public libraries and collection development
- Proficiency in integrated library management systems
- Demonstrated supervisory and budgetary skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities
- Current Class C Driver’s License
What’s on offer:
Attractive total remuneration from $86,288.94 to $99,232.28 (salary + super)
- Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
- A range of flexible work arrangements
- 18 weeks paid parental leave
- A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
- Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
- Continuous training, support, and leadership development
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks)
- And much, much more!
How to apply:
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'apply now' link below. Applications close at 11:30 pm on 23 April 2024. For further inquiries, contact Lisa Benham on 02 9911 6311 or email lisa.benham@canadabay.nsw.gov.au
Please access the Position Description for more details on the role, found here. Also, learn more about working at City of Canada Bay Council through this link: https://youtu.be/_TmiAQxswQg
The City of Canada Bay Council is committed to maintaining a diverse, respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all community groups, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disabilities, women, and other diversity groups.
The successful applicant will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication form, in line with Council’s COVID Safe Workplace Policy & Procedure and prevailing NSW Public Health Orders.
Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.