Library Officer - Systems Innovation

• Great Team
• Family Friendly
• Full Time - 35 hour week

About the company

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of an innovative Council seeking to make a positive difference in the community you support? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Library Officer - Systems Innovation to join our team.

Located on the lower North Shore, our leafy suburbs have a vibrant and diverse village atmosphere. We aim to provide “best value” services and facilities to the community whilst ensuring a sustainable future and are committed to creating a thoughtful, protective and inclusive community that supports children and young people to feel empowered, safe and protected.

If you are open to fresh ideas, committed to progressing new initiatives and driven to provide the very best service to our community, we want to hear from you.

About the role

You will be responsible for facilitating access to the information held by the Library, by effectivey cataloguing, classifying and digitising library materials to the appropriate standard.

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Diploma of Library/Information Services or equivalent Library qualification
• Demonstrated commitment to high level customer service
• Demonstrated knowledge of cataloguing and classifying practices
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in addition to effectively contributing to a team
• Demonstrated information retrieval skills, including the reference interview
• Proven knowledge of relevant library technologies and equipment, for example; makerspace equipment, databases, eResources
• Demonstrated strong and effective communication and interpersonal skills
• A current ‘Paid Worker – Working with Children’s Check’ clearance (NSW)’
• Ability to work shifts in the evening and on the weekend, as required
• Current Class C Drivers Licence
• Previous Public Library Experience

What we offer

We hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds maintaining always that inclusion and diversity lie at the heart of what we do. For those who join us we offer:

• Flexible work practices aimed at achieving work/life balance
• An employee wellness program and discounted gym memberships
• Annual performance bonuses and salary reviews
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities
• The convenience of being close to shops, cafes, an aquatic centre and a gym.

How to apply:

Please click on “Apply now” and complete the information requested. Applications are to include a resume, cover letter and answers to the online questions.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Karen Mitchell on 9911 3630.

Salary range:

Up to $92K per annum, (including super) dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate.

Closing date:

Applications close Sunday 1st June 2025.

Council is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the community in which we work, as a result we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life.