First Nations Library Officer

NTIBN; Darwin; Sur place; AUD 86 000 - 97 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

6 weeks annual leave

15 days personal leave

Résumé du poste

City of Darwin seeks a First Nations Library Officer to lead engagement with First Nations communities across library services. You will build relationships, shape programs for all ages, and help ensure spaces and collections reflect and respect First Nations peoples and cultures.

You will develop programs for children, youth, adults and seniors, collaborate with the Reconciliation Action Plan Implementation Group, and promote NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week.

Qualifications

• Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services, Indigenous Studies or Library Studies.
• Level 5 requires Diploma in Community Services, Indigenous Studies or Library Studies.
• Experience delivering programs that improve outcomes for First Nations people is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Engage with First Nations community members to understand how libraries can better meet their needs.
• Develop and deliver programs for children, youth, adults and seniors, working with stakeholders including the Reconciliation Action Plan Implementation Group.
• Promote and program NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation Week and other days of recognition.
• Help expand library collections that tell First Nations stories and keep them accessible to all visitors.
• Contribute to cultural audits of library spaces and collections and help review library procedures to remove barriers to access.
• Provide positive, proactive and responsive customer service, and help position our libraries as inclusive and safe environments.

Formation

Certificate IV in Community Services

Diploma in Community Services

Indigenous Studies

Library Studies

Description du poste

6 weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave

Salary Details - Base salary + 12% Superannuation (Level 4) - $85,669- $90,746 and (Level 5) - $92,733 - $96,775

City of Darwin is looking for a First Nations Library Officer to lead engagement with First Nations communities across our library services. You'll build relationships, shape programs for all ages, and help ensure our spaces and collections reflect and respect First Nations peoples and cultures.

What you'll do

Engage with First Nations community members to understand how libraries can better meet their needs.

Develop and deliver programs for children, youth, adults and seniors, working with stakeholders including the Reconciliation Action Plan Implementation Group.

Promote and program NAIDOC Week, Reconciliation Week and other days of recognition.

Help expand library collections that tell First Nations stories and keep them accessible to all visitors.

Contribute to cultural audits of library spaces and collections and help review library procedures to remove barriers to access.

Provide positive, proactive and responsive customer service, and help position our libraries as inclusive and safe environments.

What you'll bring

Level 4

Minimum Certificate IV in Community Services, Indigenous Studies or Library Studies, or at least 3 years' experience delivering programs that improve outcomes for First Nations people.

Level 5

Minimum Diploma in Community Services, Indigenous Studies or Library Studies, or at least 5 years' experience delivering programs that improve outcomes for First Nations people.

Level 5 works closely with the Library Collections Team and coordinates cultural audits of library spaces and collections.

Both levels

Working with Children Clearance (NT Ochre Card).

C Class driver's licence.

Willingness to work flexibly across library locations throughout the municipality.

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Stacey Rosser (Executive Manager, Library and Family Services) on 0478 483 339 during business hours.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 19 October 2026.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted after the closing date.