Librarian

City of Sydney; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Public transport access

Leadership development program

Course reimbursement

Long service awards

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The City of Sydney Library invites applications for a skilled professional to join the Collections team. You will contribute to developing our library holdings by delivering acquisition services, managing community purchase suggestions, ordering, supplier relations, and maintaining catalogue records to keep our collections relevant and diverse for all communities.

You’ll work across nine library branches, support seven-day operations, and help improve collection management processes while

Qualifications

• Holds qualification or experience in library or information related discipline, or qualifies for ALIA membership with relevant experience.
• Experience in development, management and maintenance of library collections.
• Confident using library management systems, supplier platforms and catalogue maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage community purchase suggestions and collections ordering and selection.
• Oversee supplier performance and relationships and maintain catalogue records.
• Identify opportunities to improve collection management processes.

Skills

Library experience

Catalogue systems

Contract management

Customer service

Community engagement

Organisational skills

Education

Qualification in library or information discipline

Tools

Library management system

Job description

• Work across various City of Sydney library branches


• Full Time/Permanent


• Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city:Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

The City of Sydney Library provides a space for our vibrant communities to grow, learn, connect and create. Our nine library branches and two library links provide important services for our community, assisting students, visitors, tourists and workers with their technology and information needs.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join the Collections team. In this role, you will contribute to the development of the Library’s collections by delivering acquisition services that ensure our collections remain relevant, diverse, and responsive to the needs of our community.

The position is responsible for managing community purchase suggestions, collections ordering and selection, managing supplier performance and relationships, maintaining catalogue records and identifying opportunities to improve collection management processes.

We're looking for someone who:

• is passionate about developing library collections that meet the needs and interests of our community


• holds relevant qualification or experience in library or information related discipline, or qualify for professional membership to ALIA and significant relevant experience


• has experience in the development, management and maintenance of library collections


• is confident using library management systems, supplier platforms, and applying catalogue maintenance practices


• enjoys collaborating with suppliers and colleagues to resolve problems and achieve positive outcomes


• demonstrates strong administrative, organisational and contract management skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities


• is proactive, detail-orientated and committed to continuous improvement


• values engaging with the community and delivers high quality customer service


• is available to work Sunday to Thursday, to support seven-day library operations

Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake regular weekend work, supporting seven day operations and work across any of the nine City branches as required.

This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment and working with children check.

For more information, contact Sharlene Louey, Collections and Contract Management on 02 9265 9***.

What we can offer you

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance


• Collaborative approach to flexible working


• City centre head office, with many public transport options.


• Leadership and management development program


• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave


• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences


• Long service and employee recognition awards


• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families


• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave


• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave


• Part-time and job-sharing options available


• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia


• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network


• Recognised family inclusive workplace

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at ***********@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auor 02 9265 9***.