Branch Librarian

Eurobodalla-Shire-Council; Batemans Bay; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hours per week for administrative/

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

The Eurobodalla Shire Council seeks a permanent, full‑time library professional to join the Library Services team in Batemans Bay. You will participate in the library leadership team and oversee and facilitate programs, staff and services in line with the Library Services Strategic Plan.

You will lead staff development, coordinate day‑to‑day operations and deliver engaging, inclusive public programs while maintaining high service standards for the community.

Qualifications

• You are a qualified library professional.
• Strong communication skills and customer service mindset.
• Effective leader with experience supervising and developing staff.
• Organised, adaptable and solutions-focused.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the library leadership team and oversee and facilitate programs, staff and services at the Batemans Bay library.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Deliver engaging, inclusive programs and maintain high service standards for the community.

Job description

This is a permanent full-time role in the Library Services team, based at Batemans B ay. The successful candidate will be responsible for p articipating in the library leadership team and overseeing and facilitating programs, staff and services at the Batemans Bay library, in line with the Library Services Strategic Plan.

The starting salary for this position is $81,151.04perannum, plus 12% superannuation.

To view the full salary information, list of duties and prerequisites, please view the Position Description .

About you

You are a qualified library professional with a passion for delivering engaging, inclusive programs and outstanding customer service. Experienced in community engagement, reader education and outreach, you enjoy connecting people with information, learning opportunities and library services. With strong communication skills and a genuine enthusiasm for working with the public, you build positive relationships with customers, community groups and partner organisations.

You are an effective leader with experience supervising and developing staff, coordinating day-to-day operations and fostering a collaborative team environment. Organised, adaptable and solutions-focused, you can manage competing priorities while maintaining high service standards and driving innovative outcomes that benefit the community. If this sounds like you, we are excited to receive your application!

About us

The beautiful Eurobodalla Shire is located on Yuin Country on the far south coast of NSW and offers an enviable coastal lifestyle with easy access to Canberra and Sydney. From our beaches to our bushlands, rivers and mountains, the Eurobodalla is a place of inclusive communities embracing sustainable lifestyles.

With 143km of coastline, 83 beaches, 20 lakes and four major river systems, Eurobodalla is known as the land of many waters. Over three-quarters of our land area is open space, consisting of 10 national parks and 15 state forests.

Over 40,000 people call the Eurobodalla Shire home, and we attract over 1.2 million visitors every year.

What we offer

We promote equal access to opportunities and pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment that fosters wellbeing. We are dedicated to looking after our staff, knowing our people are our biggest asset, to ensure we are best placed to look after our community. Including benefits such as:

• 35 hours per week for administrative staff and 38 hours per week for operational staff.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including access to free counselling through our Employee Assistance Program, TELUS Health One App, Fitness Passport, Social Club and flu vaccinations.
• 14 weeks Council provided paid maternity leave (conditional).
• Generous leave provisions including Long Service Leave after 5 years of continuous service, study leave, 2 weeks sick leave and 1 week MyLeave annually.
• Annual Award increases, performance reviews and a rewards and recognition program.
• Salary packaging program.

Screening process

As part of our recruitment process, you may be asked to provide contact details for two work‑related referees. These will be collected at the interview stage. At least one referee should be your current supervisor or a recent past supervisor (of at least three months).

Depending on the position, successful applicants may also be required to complete a Criminal History Check, Medical Assessment and/or a Working with Children Check.

Please note that we will only proceed with any pre‑employment checks once we have your permission.

Confirmation of personal identity and working rights:

As part of the recruitment process, should you be successful in obtaining an interview, you will be required to bring with you an original Government issued photo ID for the interview Panel to sight.

Eurobodalla Shire Council embraces diversity and encourages applications from people with disability. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, supportive recruitment process. Please contact us on 02 4474 7378 or via [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable application process.

Eurobodalla Shire Council is committed to building an inclusive culture where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and identities are celebrated. We know we perform at our best when we are empowered to be ourselves, and that this, in turn, enables our future success as an organisation.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

• This role requires a Degree in a library discipline or degree and post graduate library studies recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). *

Applications close: Monday 14 September 2026 at 11:00pm.