Branch Librarian

Description:

Branch Librarian
As a Branch Librarian, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a branch library, ensuring it is welcoming, efficient, and community-focused. You will lead a team of library staff in delivering high-quality services across lending, programs, technology, reader services and more. From managing rosters to initiating new programs, this is a role for someone who thrives in a people-focused, innovative, and evolving environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, supervise, and develop staff to deliver outstanding, customer-focused library services
Manage library operations, including scheduling, service delivery, and daily account balancing
Develop programs and outreach initiatives for all age groups, from babies to seniors
Promote lifelong learning and literacy through community engagement
Maintain the library facility and ensure smooth functioning of technology and collections
Contribute to library-wide planning, reporting, and team development initiatives
About you
We are looking for a people-focused leader, someone who brings a strong blend of operational management, community engagement, and library expertise to a dynamic public setting.
Essential:
Degree or post graduate qualifications in Library & Information Science or related area. Council may consider applicants nearing completion of qualification.
Eligibility for membership of the Australian Library & Information Association (ALIA)
Demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
Proven customer service, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Experience in public library programming and emerging library technologies
Ability to work across multiple branches as part of a rotation system
Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
First Aid certificate (or willingness to complete)
Desirable:
Current Driver’s Licence
Marketing or promotional experience in a library context
Broad knowledge of literature and current events
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
Get your application in by 11.59pm: Wednesday 21st May 2025.
Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job closing.
Package: $91,120- $96,591 gross p.a. plus 11.5% superannuation.
Hours of work: Permanent Full-Time role 35 hours per week, (with the option of a 19 day month). Applicants must be available work a range of shifts across a 7 day spread, between the hours of 8:00am - 9:00pm to support the operational requirements of the libraries.
To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Deborah Hill, Coordinator Library Experience, DHill@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Click on the link to check out the Position Description
About Us
If you want to make a difference and be part of a challenging and rewarding working environment, then joining us just might be the right career move for you! Join a passionate and dedicated team covering a diversity of services, industries and occupations.
At Sutherland Shire Council we do more than serve our community – we are our community. Our energy can be seen in everything we do. From having a can-do attitude, to embracing change and opportunities, being people-centred and working together as one.