Coordinator Library Services

• Full Time Permanent
• One of the Fastest Growing Local Governments in Australia with great Career Opportunities!
• Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
• 12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!

Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly atmosphere of Byford! Use your proven background in library management to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.

Join us at "The Shire"

Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community.
Join our team as a Library Coordinator Extraordinaire. Are you a librarian with a passion for progress? Elevate your career to new heights with us! Lead the way in library operations, curating knowledge, organising events, and inspiring the community.
If you're ready to turn the page to the next chapter of your career, apply now and let the adventure begin!
As the Co-ordinator Library Services, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of library learning programs to our community, as well as facilitating relevant literacy and learning opportunities for people of all ages within the community. Some of your key duties will include.

In this role you will have the following accountabilities:

• Lead, develop and coach individuals and capable teams to deliver exemplary services and programs optimising customer and visitor experience
• Provide high quality, community focused library & information services and programs
• Develop and nurture partnerships with relevant community stakeholders
• Carry out administrative and service operations of the Branch Library
• Fulfil the objectives of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Library Services in accordance with approved plans, policies, procedures and guidelines
• Contribute to Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale forward planning processes, particularly in relation to the needs of the local community.

Our preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experiences and skillset:

• Tertiary qualifications in librarianship
• High-level skills and experience in implementing and promoting community-based library services and programs that lead and drive change in the delivery of contemporary library services.
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Well-established problem-solving skills and proven ability to motivate, lead and manage teams to maximise their performance and job satisfaction.
• A comprehensive understanding of the application of an automated library management systems together with knowledge of local government policies and procedures would be desirable.

The Important Stuff!

We will negotiate a great salary with you depending on the experience you bring to the role.
Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook, but here are also some other great benefits:

• Free local gym membership
• If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution
• Wellness programs including Fitness passport
• Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening
• Two additional Local Government days off per year
• The option of Purchased Leave
• Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
• Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance
• Free Onsite Parking

About the Shire!

With the Administration office located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia. Our library is located on Southwest Highway, Byford.
Our community come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our organisation stronger.

Where do I apply?

Please submit your resume and cover letter by midday Monday 16 November 2026. We're reviewing applications as they arrive and may close early, so apply soon. Applications from Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra are welcome.
Note: The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.