Senior Library Officer Dalyellup

Shire of Capel; Shire Of Capel; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Career development

Inclusive culture

Superannuation benefit

Annual leave loading

Job summary

The Shire of Capel is seeking a Senior Library Officer to lead Dalyellup Library & Youth Hub operations, supervise Library Officers and ensure welcoming customer service. You will work with the Librarian and other leaders to implement priorities and resolve operational challenges, supporting integrated hub operations.

Experience in library or community facility settings, strong customer service, and effective collaboration are essential. Applicants may discuss barriers with People & Culture.

Qualifications

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire's HEART: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.
• Qualification in Library and Information Services, Community Services, Business or Leadership, or substantial relevant experience.
• Experience coordinating day-to-day operations and service delivery in a customer-focused environment.
• Experience supervising employees and supporting performance and development.
• Ability to coordinate competing operational requirements within a shared service environment.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills for complex operational matters.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Identify operational risks and implement practical solutions.
• Proficiency in library systems, digital resources and operating technologies.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.
• Experience in a public library or community hub is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of Dalyellup Library & Youth Hub and supervise Library Officers.
• Collaborate with the Librarian and other leaders to implement service priorities.
• Resolve operational challenges and support integrated operations at the hub.
• Work with Youth Development and hub leads to improve service delivery.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Library and Information Services qualification

Tools

Library systems

Job description

Lead the day-to-day operation of library services at Dalyellup Library & Youth Hub (DLYH), providing operational and people leadership to Library Officers and supporting consistent, welcoming and effective customer service.

The position independently manages library staffing, service delivery and operational challenges, working collaboratively with the Librarian, Senior Library Officer - Programs & Community Engagement, Creative Technology Officer and other relevant employees to implement agreed service priorities. As a key operational leader based at DLYH, the position works with Youth Development and other Hub service leads to resolve shared operational matters, improve service delivery and support integrated operations and effective use of the facility.

The rewards:

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• Flexibility and support
• Investment in you and your career
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
• Full time, 19-day work month
• Fixed term for 12 months
• Base annual salary $91,767 per annum dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
• Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts

For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description - Senior Library Officer Dalyellup PDF (416KB). If you are viewing this ad in Seek the link may have been removed. Please view this vacancy on our website at capel.wa.gov.au/council/work-with-us.aspx to access the position description.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future.

To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire's HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
• Relevant qualification in Library and Information Services, Community Services, Business, Leadership or another relevant discipline, and/or substantial relevant experience in a customer-focused library, community facility or comparable service environment.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating day-to-day operations and service delivery in a customer-focused environment.
• Demonstrated experience supervising employees, coordinating work and supporting employee performance and development.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate competing operational requirements, resources and priorities within a shared or multidisciplinary service environment.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills, including the ability to respond effectively to complex or escalated operational matters.
• Well-developed communication, interpersonal and collaboration skills, including the ability to work effectively across different teams and service areas.
• Demonstrated ability to identify operational risks and implement practical solutions within established procedures.
• Proficiency in relevant workplace technologies and the ability to develop and maintain proficiency in library systems, digital resources and operational technologies.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current C Class Driver's Licence.

Experience working in a public library, community hub or multidisciplinary community facility and supporting community activation, programs or events will be highly regarded.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact People & Culture on 9727 0222 to discuss.

Further position related enquiries can be directed to Karen Dennison, Coordinator Libraries, Culture & Innovation or People & Culture on 9727 0222.

Applications close: 4:00pm on Friday 13 November 2026

The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.