Collections Officer

Northern Beaches Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Wellbeing program

Tech-enabled libraries

Job summary

Northern Beaches Council is hiring a Collections Officer in the Library Services division on a full-time basis. The role focuses on collecting, analyzing and reporting data to support evidence-based collection decisions across the library network.

You will contribute to ongoing improvements, undertake collection management activities and work with contemporary library systems to support lifelong learning and community wellbeing on the Northern Beaches of NSW.

Qualifications

• Qualified library and information professional with digital literacy, analytical mindset and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake data gathering and reporting to support evidence-based approaches to collection management.
• Undertake projects as required to contribute to ongoing innovation and collections improvements.
• Undertake collection management activities to support contemporary practices across the service.

Job description

Division: Community & Recreation

Business Unit: Library Services

Title: Collections Officer, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range: $83,230.76 to $96,726.78 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who We Are

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Libraries are one of the largest and well-used library services in NSW. The library network has six library branches spread across the Northern Beaches in addition to online and outreach services, providing contemporary and innovate spaces, programs and services that support lifelong learning, social connection and community wellbeing.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working With Us

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development. In this role you’ll enjoy -

• Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
• Working with contemporary technologies and innovative library systems to help shape the future of library services

Our Opportunity

The key focus areas of this role include:

• Undertake data gathering and reporting to support evidence-based approaches to collection management.
• Undertake projects as required to contribute to ongoing innovation and collections improvements.
• Undertake collection management activities to support contemporary practices across the service.

About You

We're looking for a qualified library and information professional who is digitally savvy, analytical and an excellent communicator. You'll be confident working with data, building relationships and coordinating collections-related projects and improvements. Experience in collection management is an advantage, but not essential. We welcome applications from library professionals with transferable skills and an interest in developing expertise in contemporary collection management.

Additional Information

• Position Description
• Applications close on: Sunday 27 September 2026
• Expected Interview Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: John Gallimore on 02 8495 5607

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on [phone].