Branch Librarian

Council Jobs; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Fitness Passport gym membership

Annual salary review

Long service leave

Employee assistance program

Salary packaging options

Awards ceremony

Job summary

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is seeking a capable Branch Librarian to lead the day-to-day delivery of high-quality branch library services based in Port Macquarie.

This role combines operational oversight with professional guidance to staff, ensuring services are accessible, responsive and aligned to community needs, while supporting reference services, local studies and collection development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree qualifications in Library and Information Studies or equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
• Eligible for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the branch to ensure consistent, customer-focused services.
• Providing guidance and workflow oversight to Library Assistants and junior staff.
• Participating in frontline service delivery and modelling high standards of customer service.
• Resolving customer inquiries and operational issues using sound professional judgement.
• Supporting access to collections, reference resources and local studies materials.
• Contributing to the planning and delivery of programs, displays and branch activities.
• Building positive relationships with local schools, community groups and stakeholders.
• Identifying opportunities for operational improvement and service enhancement.
• Researching and applying contemporary library practices and technologies.

Education

Bachelor degree in Library and Information Studies

ALIA membership eligibility

Job description

At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, our libraries are morethan collections, they are welcoming community spaces that support learning,connection, curiosity and lifelong discovery.

We are seeking a capable and community-focused BranchLibrarian to lead the day-to-day delivery of high-quality branch libraryservices based in Port Macquarie. This role combines operational oversight and professional guidance tostaff with expert information support, ensuring our services remain responsive,accessible and aligned to community needs.

In addition to branch support, this position plays animportant professional role in supporting reference services, local studies andcollection development. You will contribute to maintaining and enhancing accessto local history, family history and specialised collections, and provideexpert support to customers seeking in-depth research assistance.

You will help ensure that our collections, both physical anddigital, are curated, accessible and reflective of our community, whilesupporting staff capability in delivering high-quality information services.

This is an opportunity to support ourwonderful library and community, while remaining actively engaged inprofessional librarianship, strengthening both team performance and theknowledge services our community values.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Supporting theday-to-day operation of the branch to ensure consistent, customer-focusedservices
• Providing guidance and workflow oversight to Library Assistants and junior staff
• Participating infrontline service delivery and modelling high standards of customerservice
• Resolving customerenquiries and operational issues using sound professional judgement
• Supporting access tocollections, reference resources and local studies materials
• Contributing to theplanning and delivery of programs, displays and branch activities
• Building positiverelationships with local schools, community groups and stakeholders
• Identifyingopportunities for operational improvement and service enhancement
• Researching and applyingcontemporary library practices and technologies

No two days are the same, but every day supports strong teamperformance and meaningful community outcomes.

To succeed in this role you will have:

• Bachelor degreequalifications in Library and Information Studies or equivalentcombination of qualifications and experience.
• Eligible forprofessional membership of the Australian Library and InformationAssociation (ALIA).
• Strong customer service,communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to provideprofessional information support and guidance
• An understanding ofcontemporary public library service delivery
• Class C Driver’s Licence
• Working with ChildrenCheck

Remuneration and Benefits

Employment Type: Full time, Permanent 35 hours perweek

Salary (exclusive of super): Starting in the range of $90,760.14 to $101,588.51 depending on skills and experience

Opportunity for performance-based increase available after 12 months.

• Flexiblework arrangements - hybrid working and flexi-time
• Discounted gym membership throughmembership to Fitness Passport
• Annual salary increase as per theLocal Government (State) Award 2023 plus annual salary review
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Generous employee assistance program
• Salary packaging options availablethrough Salary Packaging Australia and Maxxia
• Recognition through our annual awardsceremony celebrating and rewarding staff achievements

About the Port Macquarie Hastings Region

The region is one of Australia's most enviablelocations. We boast a stunning hinterland, kilometres of pristine beaches,national parks, playgrounds, sporting facilities, restaurants, galleries,theatres and a genuine community vibe. The Mid-North Coast is perfect forhiking, surfing, camping, fishing, exploration, sports, arts, theatre, food andwine.

Questions?

If you would like to know more about thisopportunity or have any questions about the role, please contact Kylie Lancaster, Coordinator Branch Libraries on (02) 6581 8***.

Applications Close: Sunday 1 November 2026 at 11:30pm

At Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the vibrant community we serve—where everyone feels welcome, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact us at ****@pmhc.nsw.gov.au.We’re here to support you every step of the way.

Notes

Suitable candidates may be placed on a talent poolor eligibility list for future identical, or similar positions for a period of12 months.

We often ask our preferred applicants to completepre-employment checks. This may include: Reference Checks; National CriminalPolice Check; Medical Assessment; Qualification Verification; Working withChildren Check Verification.

Port Macquarie Hastings Council adheres to theprinciples of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care andprotection of all children and young people.