Library Systems And Emerging Technology Coordinator

Council Jobs; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brimbank City Council invites applications for the Library Systems and Emerging Technologies Coordinator. This senior role leads the CIT, Maker Space and Digital Literacy teams, delivering the Library Systems & Emerging Technologies Business Plan and managing the digital library environment including the KOHA library system.

You will work across libraries in Sunshine, St Albans, Deer Park, Sydenham and Keilor, driving innovation, customer service, and digital inclusion while ensuring on-going

Formación

• Tertiary qualification in library services or information management required.
• Experience leading IT projects and teams in a library context.
• Strong understanding of digital literacy and library technology trends.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the CIT, Maker Space and Digital Literacy teams to deliver the Library Systems & Emerging Technologies Business Plan.
• Oversee selection, implementation and monitoring of the digital library environment (including KOHA).
• Manage budgets, reporting, and on-going system maintenance and development.
• Collaborate with staff and stakeholders to drive innovation and digital inclusion.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

IT leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

Tertiary qualifications in library services or information management

Herramientas

KOHA library system

Office productivity tools

Descripción del empleo

Library Systems And Emerging Technology Coordinator

Brimbank Libraries
Library Systems and Emerging Technologies Coordinator
Band 8A
Temporary Full time 35 hours per week - 4/1/2027 - 14/5/2027

About Brimbank Libraries

We are a dynamic public library service in the west with over two million visits each year. The libraries are based at Sunshine, St Albans, Deer Park, Sydenham and Keilor.

Our library website receives over half a million visits per year.

Brimbank Libraries offer a range of services and programs to the community to support lifelong learning, literacy and community development.

About the job

This role leads the library Community Information Technology (CIT) team, as well as the library Maker Space and Digital Literacy teams. It is responsible for the delivery of the Library Systems & Emerging Technologies Business Plan, as well as directly managing the operational systems required by Brimbank Libraries. It is responsible for the selection, implementation, monitoring, reporting and on-going management of the digital library environment, including the library website, as well as the provision of usage statistics of services and systems.

As a key member of the Library Leadership team the role is responsible for creating a culture of effective, efficient and inclusive library service delivery. As an important member of the Library team, this position will work with library staff, internal and external stakeholders to identify and implement new and emergent technologies for enhancing customer service and digital inclusion.

About you

With a genuine passion for library services and positive leadership, you have the experience and ability to help shape the future of Brimbank Libraries through continuous improvement, innovation, and strategies which will genuinely make a difference to the lives of Brimbank’s diverse and multicultural community, workers and visitors.

Are you a self-starter, creative thinker and collaborative leader with the ability to translate current and emerging technologies into effective service delivery and programs to meet the library and information needs of Brimbank residents, workers and visitors now and into the future?

If this sounds like you, come and be part of our innovative and dynamic team, providing excellence in service and programs to one of Victoria’s most culturally diverse communities.

To be successful in this role, you will be highly adaptable to technological change, have excellent technical skills to support the management, ongoing maintenance and development of the systems, including the Libraries Management System (KOHA). With strong people skills, an understanding new and emerging technology you will lead IT projects to meet the needs of the local community and support the library automated and electronic services. With a record of delivering projects on time and on budget, you will have a passion for the research and development of current and emerging technologies to support Brimbank Libraries’ goals and initiatives.

With tertiary qualifications in library services, information management or similar relevant area, you will be committed to working closely with staff across Library sites to foster a community first culture and drive accountability by coaching, mentoring and empowering direct reports. You will be someone who can proactively contribute to a forward-looking culture by encouraging and promoting a ‘can-do’ team spirit amongst your peers.

You will have leadership and financial management experience, effective communication and the ability to provide high level face to face customer service in a public libraries or similar community setting.

As part of the Libraries Unit you will be required to deliver direct customer service at all service points as rostered across opening hours, including weekends and evenings.

This position is required to be on call across library opening hours, including evenings and weekends as rostered.

All successful candidates must have a working with Children Check and undertake a Police check.

Brimbank City Council embraces our diverse community and work environment and encourages applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Brimbank City Council is a Child Safe organisation. Brimbank will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supporting Council environment, which endeavours to promote child safe, child friendly practices.

Brimbank City Council Enterprise Agreement 10, EAX 2025

If you have any queries regarding this role contact Ayden Said, Library Systems and Emerging Technologies Coordinator on 9249 4178 or Andrew Logan, Library Collections Coordinator on 9249 4172

To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitled to work in Australia.