Team Leader Library Collections and Information Services
WHY US:
We believe it’s important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities at Liverpool that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future. Join our dedicated teams working with children, in our award-winning library, or in recreation, events and community development.
JOB DETAILS:
Permanent Full Time - 35 hours, 5 days/ week across a 7-day roster
Salary: $99,424.26 to $108,943.56
Location: Liverpool
JOB DESCRIPTION
Liverpool Council’s Library and Museum Services operates six libraries, including the Internationally recognised Yellamundie Library and Gallery, Finalist in the IFLA International Public Library of the year 2024. The service welcomed more than 650,000 in person visitors per year, and nearly 1,000,000 loans.
The Team Leader Library Collections and Information Services ensures consistent delivery and continuous improvement of library collections across our libraries. The position is responsible for maintaining and building library collections that meets the recreational, informational and literacy needs of the community and plays a significant part in building and maintaining partnerships with suppliers and other internal and external stakeholders. Familiarity with library collections, cataloguing and budget experience is preferred for the role, as is experience in managing staff.
This role will undertake circulation desk shifts across the service as required, including evening and weekend shifts.
ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will have:
- Completion of degree or post graduate level Library and Information Studies, conferring eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association or relevant tertiary qualifications in a related discipline
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in a public library and a customer service environment
- Experience in developing and leading a team, including the support, supervision and training of staff
- Contributing and implementing strategic planning, development of business plans and service agreements
- Demonstrated knowledge of library collections, including the evaluation and assessment of usage of the collections.
- Proven ability to evaluate and implement new collections that meet community needs.
- Problem solving and project management skills
- Strategic planning and budget control
- Class C Drivers Licence
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.
- Learning and development opportunities
- Subsidised parking and a location that is also close to Liverpool station.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 Health and Wellbeing Leaves and access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a Fitness Passport membership
This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' link below. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.
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CLOSING: 18/02/2026
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Linda Dsouza, Talent Acquisition Partner at dsouzal@liverpool.nsw.gov.au