Georges River Council

Librarian Information Technology

Georges River Council has an exciting role for a Librarian Information Technology to join the Library Services team in Hurstville.

About The Role

As the Librarian Information Technology you will report in directly to the Team Leader Library IT, whilst providing library technology, systems and digital services to support the accessibility and delivery of library services and resources.

In this role you will:

• Develop, maintain, and evaluate self-service and various technology solutions that support the access to library collections and services
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate the implementation, troubleshooting and evaluation of library systems (including Library Management System), websites and digital services that support access to library collections and services
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate the collection, analysis and reporting of library statistics and data to inform decision making and evaluation of library services
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate programs and procedures to support staff and community members in the use of library technology, digital resources and emerging technologies
• Develop, deliver, and evaluate relationships and consultation practises with key stakeholders within Council and the community to facilitate the delivery of library systems, technology and digital resources

What we can offer you

• Permanent, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight 
• Salary from $81,546.21 - $94,483.59 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• Opportunity to work a 9-day fortnight
• Health and Wellbeing Paid Leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

What we're looking for

• Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Studies at librarian level, or an equivalent qualification, or working towards gaining qualifications
• Current Working with Children’s Check
• Demonstrated high level skills and experience in developing, implementing and maintenance of functional system and technological solutions, including content management systems and self-service technologies, in public libraries or equivalent organisations
• Demonstrated high level skills and experience in system management and administration, including databases management, data reporting and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated understanding of current public library technology and digital resource trends
• Strong commitment and proven ability to deliver a high quality, customer focused library service
• Demonstrated analytical, time management, organisational, financial, project management and creative problem-solving skills
• Highly developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including effective negotiation, consultation and consensus building
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite as well as content management systems and technology in a public library or equivalent setting

If you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Robert Luo, Team Leader Library Information Technology on 02 9330 6137.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.