Programs & Collections Officer (YOUTH & Adults)

Coolamon Shire Council; New South Wales; Presencial; AUD 64.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Rostered day off every three weeks

Salary packaging opportunities

Weekly pay

Annual Flu Vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Descripción de la vacante

Riverina Regional Library in New South Wales is seeking a Programs and Collections Officer to develop and coordinate engaging youth and adult programs while managing library collections across its network. You will collaborate with branch staff, service providers and community groups to promote literacy and learning, and oversee the RRL Book Club and digital resources.

The role blends program development, community engagement and collection management within a supportive team.

Formación

• Undergraduate or postgraduate qualification accredited by ALIA.
• Experience in project management.
• Ability to work with and as part of a team.
• Current Working with Children clearance or ability to obtain before starting.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and coordinate youth and adult programs for the RRL libraries and their members.
• Liaise with service providers regarding programs and community engagement opportunities.
• Liaise with library staff in developing programs and events that meet community needs and demographics.
• Administer the RRL and South-West Zone Digital Library eResource collections or liaise with suppliers and manage content spend.
• Coordinate RRL Book Club service, including title selection, administration of clubs and kit allocation.
• Ensure SLA obligations with branch libraries and member Councils are met.
• Create and maintain templates, user guides and tutorials for RRL staff and members.
• Assist in outreach services including events and programs.
• Provide training to branch libraries in developing Youth and Adult programs.
• Respond to customer enquiries via various channels.
• Backfill Internal Delivery Service driver role when needed.
• Report on activities as required.

Conocimientos

Project management

Teamwork

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Educación

ALIA-accredited library qualification

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Library management software

Video/Audio recording

Descripción del empleo

FULL TIME ABOUT THE ROLE

Riverina Regional Library is seeking an organised, enthusiastic and community-minded Programs and Collections Officer to develop and coordinate engaging youth and adult programs while managing key library collections and services across its network of member libraries.

This varied role combines program development, community engagement and collection management. Working closely with branch library staff, service providers and community organisations, you will help deliver programs that support learning, literacy and participation, while coordinating the RRL Book Club service and digital eResources collection.

The salary range for this position is $1,403.60 - $1,600.04 per week, (Band 2, Level 2 A-H)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and coordinate youth and adult programs for the RRL libraries and their members.
• Liase with service providers regarding programs and community engagement opportunities.
• Liase with library staff in the development of programs and events which meet community needs and demographics.
• Administer the RRL and South-West Zone Digital Library eResource collections, liase with suppliers and manage content spend.
• Coordinate RRL Book Club service, including the selection and purchase of titles, administration of clubs and allocation of kits.
• Ensure service level agreement obligations with branch libraries and member Councils are met.
• Create and maintain templates, user guides and tutorials in various formats for use by RRL staff, branch library staff and members.
• Assist in outreach services including the provision of events and programs.
• Provide training to branch libraries in developing and delivering Youth and Adult programs.
• Respond to customer enquiries via various methods of communication as required.
• Backfill Internal Delivery Service driver role when needed.
• Report on activities as required.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• An undergraduate or postgraduate qualification in library and information studies that has been accredited by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) or equivalent qualification in Education or Community engagement.
• Current and relevant experience in project management.
• Ability to work with and as part of a team.
• Current working with children’s clearance or ability to obtain prior to commencement in role.
• Current Class C Driver’s Licence.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience relevant to the role including youth program development and/or adult leisure and lifestyle.
• Current and relevant experience in a role responsible for the development and delivery of public library programs or similar.
• Sound skills in Microsoft Office and other relevant software applications e.g. library management software systems.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing and presenting/performing online programs including programs for youth/adults/aged persons.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering a program schedule for a large network of stakeholders.
• Proficiency with video and audio recording devices.
• Solid time management, planning and administrative skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Solid communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills including sound conflict resolution, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality customer service, adaptable and eager to develop service improvements.
• Demonstrated understanding of Equal Employment Opportunity and Health & Safety requirements relevant to the role including risk assessment of activities and tasks.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Rostered day off (RDO) every three weeks
• Salary packaging opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Access to confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Family-friendly and supportive work environment
• Local Government employment conditions - 2 weeks Sick leave, 4 weeks Annual leave, 1 week MyLeave and Long Service after 5 years

ABOUT US

Riverina Regional Library provides library services to communities across the Riverina, connecting people with books, information, technology, programs and learning opportunities.

Through its network of branch libraries, RRL supports reading, literacy, lifelong learning and access to information for people of all ages.

Our focus is on delivering accessible, engaging and relevant library services that respond to the needs of our members and the communities we serve.

Coolamon Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our employees feel valued, appreciated and accepted.