Shoalhaven City Council
Manager Library Services
Posted: 07 May
Closes: 27 May
Closes: 27 May
Nowra, New South Wales
Full-time
Description
- Salary: $146,157 to $184,289 p.a. plus 11% Super
- Permanent/Full Time with Leaseback Vehicle/Allowance Available
- Relocation assistance may be available
About Shoalhaven City Council
Shoalhaven City Council is a dynamic organisation serving a large and diverse community; limitless opportunity exists for an exciting and rewarding career. The Shoalhaven is located just 2 hours from Sydney and 2.5 hours from Canberra. The Shoalhaven is home to 104,000 people and comprises of 49 unique towns and villages. It is a place of great natural beauty and offers an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance.
About the role
Reporting directly to the Director - City Lifestyles, the focus of this position is:
Reporting directly to the Director - City Lifestyles, the focus of this position is:
- Responsible for the strategic leadership and management of Shoalhaven Libraries and the Ulladulla Civic Centre as a dynamic and proactive team providing services to the community consistent with Council's objectives, vision and core values.
- Provide support and expert advice and information in this area to the City Lifestyles Director
- To expand and grow activities by providing programs and services that are friendly, professionally presented and delivered, attractive, current to community expectations and industry trends and comparative to other regional library services
- To perform the role of the Cooperative Library Manager for the South Coast Cooperative Libraries.
Skills and experience
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
To be successful in the position, you will possess:
- Degree majoring in Library and information Science which qualifies for Associate (Professional) Membership of the Australian Library and Information Association
- Extensive experience in a senior management role in the library services field
- Class C Driver's Licence
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)
- A current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Recruitment Process
Advertisement - Monday, 6 May to Sunday, 26 May 2024 (3 weeks)
Shortlisting - Monday, 27 May to Friday, 31 May 2024 (1 week)
Pre-screening - Monday, 3 June to Friday, 7 June 2024 (1 week)
Interviews/Practical Assessment - Tuesday, 11 June to Friday, 21 June 2024 (Monday 10th June Public Holiday)
Personality (DISC) Assessment & Background Checks - Monday, 24 June to Friday, 28 June 2024 (1 week)
How to apply
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume and cover letter (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
You will be required to submit an online application by attaching your resume and cover letter (please ensure you submit in Word or PDF format) 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.
For more information on the application process, please visit how to apply on Councils website.
Previous applicants do not need to reapply as your application will be considered in the next round of recruitment.
- 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.
- Please list the relevant qualifications and experience you hold.
- What is your greatest professional achievement?
- What is your management style?
- This position requires an NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC), please provide your Working With Children Check number.
Please refer to the Candidate Information Pack for all details about the role.
Contact: Jane Lewis – Director – City Lifestyles - (02) 4429 3333
Applications Close: Sunday, 26 May 2024 (at Midnight)
Shoalhaven City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing diversity and inclusion, and encourages applications from people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds.
When your application has been submitted completely, you will receive a confirmation email.
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