Liverpool City Council

Serials Officer

Serials Officer

WHY US:
We believe it's important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future.
Join our award-winning Library service, part of Council's Community and Lifestyle team with dedicated staff working in children's services, delivering events, supporting recreation and community development

JOB DETAILS
Permanent, Full-Time 35 hours, 5 days/week across a 7 day bandwidth $78,422.66 - $85,762.69 + Super

JOB DESCRIPTION
We are looking for a Serials Officer to support the Team Leader Collection Services and the Collections team in delivering high‑quality, customer‑focused collection and collection development services. The role will be responsible for developing and managing the Library's serials collections in consultation with staff and the local community, ensuring collections reflect and meet the diverse needs of the Liverpool community.
This role contributes to Council's Library vision and strategic objectives by ensuring high‑quality, customer‑focused serials collections and services that meet the needs of the community.
The position supports consultation with management, specialist and branch staff, and the community to inform collection development priorities. You will assist in monitoring collection performance and budgets, maintain statistics and reporting, and support the efficient acquisition, cataloguing and processing of serials and newspapers to approved professional standards.
You will also support the delivery of training and communication to library staff concerning Serials Collections policies and procedures. Perform other duties as required from time to time including provision of direct customer support as required across the library network.

ABOUT YOU:
The successful applicant will have:

• Completion of, or progress towards, a diploma-level course, or equivalent, conferring eligibility for library technician membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Previous experience working in a public library and training staff on serials procedures.
• Participation in promotion and advisory programs.
• Ability to assist with information inquiries, including technology assistance.
• Experience with cataloguing procedures and collection management practices.
• Contributing to strategic planning and service development.
• Knowledge of professional standards and practices relating to the acquisition, cataloguing and processing of library materials.
• Knowledge of and competent use of library management systems, digital technology, and corporate systems. Specialised knowledge of serials and cataloguing modules and tools.

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US:

• Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership
• Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
• Internal professional Learning and Development

This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection/essential criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application

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CLOSING 10AM 29th July 2026

Be part of creating the future, For further information about the position please contact Samata Billa at [email protected]