Sutherland Shire Council

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.

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