Systems Librarian

Council Jobs; Randwick; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Job summary

Randwick City Council is recruiting a Systems Librarian to provide specialist administration and support for the Library Management System (Polaris) and related library technologies, ensuring reliable access to library collections, digital resources and customer-facing services.

The role covers administration, maintenance, integrations and improvements of library tech, including RFID, print, payment and room booking systems, with data analysis to support collection management and service

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Management and Technology/Library and Information Services or equivalent experience.
• Experience administering and supporting a Library Management System and library technologies.
• Experience coordinating technology projects and system enhancements, including testing and upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and enhance the Library Management System (Polaris) and integrations.
• Coordinate operation and improvement of library technology systems (RFID, prints, payments, room booking).
• Collect, analyse and report on performance and usage of library systems and services.

Skills

LMS administration

Library technologies

Project coordination

Education

Information Management and Technology / Library & Information Services qualification

Tools

Polaris LMS

RFID tech

Job description

Closing date: 11:59pm AEST on Monday 2 November 2026

Status: Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Salary: $104,584 - $120,272 per annum + 12% superannuation

Randwick City Council is an innovative and progressive Council committed to serving our vibrant community on the eastern beaches of Sydney. Our Business and Systems Team is seeking a Systems Librarian

Purpose:

Provide specialist administration and support of the Library Management System (Polaris) and associated library technologies, ensuring reliable access to library collections, digital resources and customer-facing services.

About the role:

• Administer, maintain and enhance the Library Management System (Polaris) and associated integrations, ensuring systems remain reliable, functional and aligned with operational requirements.
• Coordinate the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of library technology systems and customer-facing technologies, including RFID, print, payment and room booking management system and other library technology services.
• Collect, analyse and report on the performance and usage of library systems, collections and customer-facing technologies. Prepare statistical and operational reports, undertake collection and circulation analysis, monitor borrowing patterns, resource usage and service performance, and provide insights to support collection management, service planning and continuous improvement across Library Services

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Management and Technology/Library and Information Services (eligible for ALIA membership), or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience administering and supporting a Library Management System (LMS) and associated library technologies, such as RFID, print, payment and room booking management system and other customer-facing technologies
• Experience coordinating technology projects and system enhancements, including planning, testing, implementation and upgrades.

Closing date: 11:59pm AEST on Monday 2 November 2026

Status: Permanent Full-Time (35 hours per week)

Salary: $104,584 - $120,272 per annum + 12% superannuation

Randwick City Council is an innovative and progressive Council committed to serving our vibrant community on the eastern beaches of Sydney. Our Business and Systems Team is seeking a Systems Librarian

Purpose:

Provide specialist administration and support of the Library Management System (Polaris) and associated library technologies, ensuring reliable access to library collections, digital resources and customer-facing services.

About the role:

• Administer, maintain and enhance the Library Management System (Polaris) and associated integrations, ensuring systems remain reliable, functional and aligned with operational requirements.

• Coordinate the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of library technology systems and customer-facing technologies, including RFID, print, payment and room booking management system and other library technology services.
• Collect, analyse and report on the performance and usage of library systems, collections and customer-facing technologies. Prepare statistical and operational reports, undertake collection and circulation analysis, monitor borrowing patterns, resource usage and service performance, and provide insights to support collection management, service planning and continuous improvement across Library Services

About you:

• Tertiary qualifications in Information Management and Technology/Library and Information Services (eligible for ALIA membership), or equivalent relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience administering and supporting a Library Management System (LMS) and associated library technologies, such as RFID, print, payment and room booking management system and other customer-facing technologies
• Experience coordinating technology projects and system enhancements, including planning, testing, implementation and upgrades.