Collections and Community Engagement Senior Librarian
This dynamic role drives the development and management of innovative library resource collections and programs that support lifelong learning. You will manage the day-to-day delivery of the library services and programs, ensuring high quality customer service while developing collections based on usage data and trends.
You will develop community engagement activities, events, and programs that are unique to the Cambridge community. Your ability to strategically plan, network, build relationships, and apply creative marketing techniques will help you succeed in this role.
You will also oversee the entire lifecycle of our collections —from ordering and cataloguing to administering stock. By recommending system improvements and providing insightful monthly reports on collection performance, you'll keep our library connected with its community and play a key role in its strategic planning
What we are looking for: Collections and Community Engagement Senior Librarian
- Previous experience as a qualified librarian and working in a public library environment in a collections or programming role
- Comprehensive knowledge of collection maintenance and development, Australian cataloguing principles, the provision of library services within WA and the State Library of Western Australia’s procedures and policies and information storage and retrieval systems
- Ability to evaluate and make recommendations on strategic directions for library programs.
- Demonstrated communication, customer service and interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and resolve conflicts including the ability to relate to and liaise with staff, the public and suppliers
- Demonstrated supervisory and team building skills
- Demonstrated problem solving skills including the ability to use judgement where there are some elements of complexity
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills and the ability to plan, organise and set outcomes
Eligibility
- Tertiary qualifications in Information and Library Services or equivalent and eligibility for Associate membership of ALIA are essential.
- National Police Clearance (no older than 3 months).
- Current WA “C” Class Drivers Licence.
- Ability to work rostered hours including evenings and weekends (Saturday and Sunday).
- Australian working rights.
Why work for Town of Cambridge
- Up to 16.5% Superannuation (employer contribution).
- Health and Wellbeing program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Training and Development opportunities
- Free car parking
- Quarterly staff cultural awards
- 22 days annual leave and 10 days personal leave per year (pro rata for part-time employees)
- 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years service in Local Government. Pro-rata long service leave is available after 7 years' service (long service entitlements are transferable within Local Governments).
How to apply
If you want to help contribute to the Town of Cambridge and make a difference to our community, we would like to hear from you!
This ad is for two (2) separate roles (see also : Local History Librarian).
Applicants are invited to apply for both roles, however, will need to apply separately through the links provided to be considered. Please read the supplied applicant packs for further information on the roles.
Should you require any further information regarding these positions please contact Seisha Fogarty-Pryor, Manager Community Services, for a confidential discussion on (08) 9347 6027.
Closing date: 3pm, Thursday, 1 August 2024; interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, the Town reserves the right to close applications prior to the aforementioned date.
VAC50-24-VAC51-24-Applicant-Information-Pack-July-2024.pdf (PDF, 2MB)