Library Manager

Myli; Emerald; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Myli's Emerald Library is seeking an experienced Library Manager to lead daily operations, deliver high-quality customer experiences and support a positive team culture.

You will supervise staff and volunteers, coordinate rosters and programs, and ensure safety and compliance while building strong links with local schools and community organisations.

This role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic public environment and is committed to inclusive, community‑focused service.

Qualifications

• Experience in libraries or community services and supervising staff.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to apply policies and safety requirements, including child safety.
• Experience with library systems and office software.
• Able to work across multiple locations and in a busy public environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and volunteers and coordinate rosters.
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming library environment.
• Deliver library programs and outreach activities.
• Build relationships with local organisations and schools.
• Provide regular operational updates to Area Manager.
• Manage petty cash and debit card reconciliation.
• Apply WHS and Child Safe Standards policies.
• Work across multiple locations as required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program coordination

Customer service

WHS compliance

Child Safe Standards

Community engagement

Digital tools

Communication

Tools

Library management systems

Job description

About the role:

Myli - My Community Library is seeking an experienced and community‑focused Library Manager to lead the daily operations of Emerald Library. This role plays a key part in delivering high‑quality customer experiences, supporting a positive team culture, and ensuring the library remains a welcoming, safe and vibrant space for the community.

You’ll oversee staff, manage service delivery, coordinate programs, maintain compliance with WHS and Child Safe Standards, and contribute to organisation‑wide initiatives. The role suits someone who thrives in a dynamic public environment and enjoys leading people, solving problems and supporting community outcomes.

Daily responsibilities include supervising staff and volunteers, coordinating rosters and workloads, maintaining a safe and clean environment, delivering programs and outreach activities, building relationships with local organisations and schools, managing petty cash and debit card reconciliation, and providing regular operational updates to the Area Manager.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring experience in libraries, community services or customer‑focused environments, along with proven capability in supervising staff or coordinating teams. Strong communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills are essential, as is confidence in applying policies, guidelines and safety requirements. You’ll be comfortable using digital tools, library systems and office software, and committed to child safety, inclusion and positive community engagement.

The role involves working across multiple locations when required, undertaking reasonable physical tasks, and operating confidently in a busy public environment.

Pre‑employment checks including current Working with Children check , and a police report will be required prior to appointment.

Myli’s vision is for connected, inclusive and resilient communities. As Library Manager, you’ll help people feel welcome, supported and inspired, while contributing to a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.

If you’re passionate about libraries, community engagement and leading great teams, we’d love to hear from you.