Shoalhaven City Council

Collection & Resources Manager

• Permanent / Full Time
• Salary: $103,766 - $117,851 gross p.a. plus 12% Super
• 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday) with the option of flexitime
• Located at Nowra Library, 10 Berry St, Nowra
• Applications close: Thursday, 30 July 2026 (at midnight)

About the Role

This role leads the Collections and Resources Team at Nowra Library, ensuring the delivery of high-quality library services through effective leadership, operational management, and staff support. The position oversees daily team functions, promotes efficient workflows, and ensures compliance with relevant legislation, Council policies, and risk management requirements. This includes:

• Lead, manage and support the Collection and Resources team to ensure current and potential client needs are met in a multi-branch, customer focused public library environment;
• To co-ordinate collection management and selection across the library service, including partners of the South Coast Co-Operative.
• Liaise with suppliers for procurement of library collections and resources.
• Prioritise workloads and support continuous improvement by monitoring work practices of the Collection and Resources Team.

Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.

The advertised salary is based on the grade of the position, comprising of 4 steps within the range shown. The starting salary is at Step 1 within the grade. Progression through the salary steps shall be based upon the achievement of performance objectives relating to the position.

About You

To be successful in the position, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications as recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association or equivalent experience
• Class C Driver's License

• Working with Children Check

• Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)

We are looking for a supportive and organised leader with strong people management and communication skills. The ideal candidate will be customer focused, able to lead and develop a team, manage competing priorities, and maintain efficient operational processes. They will have a collaborative approach, a strong attention to detail, and a commitment to delivering high quality library services while ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

This position requires a current NSW Working with Children Check. Applicants are required to apply and pay for this check if not already obtained.

How to Apply

To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.

In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.

1. At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
2. Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
3. How would you ensure that collection budget expenditure is managed in alignment with Branch priorities and the expectations of our customers?
4. What is your approach to building inclusive, culturally safe, and accessible collections?

Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Medium Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.

For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253 or 02 4429 3203.

Applications Close: Thursday, 30 July 2026 (at midnight)

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Nicole Lonesborough - Library Services Manager - 02 4429 3714

Why Work with Us

The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.

Benefits include:

• Generous leave entitlements
• Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Option of flexitime for indoor staff
• 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
• Flexible and remote working arrangements
• Novated lease arrangements available
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
• NSW Welcome Experience

**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies

Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and encourage applicants living with a disability to request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.