Systems Librarian

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

Job summary

Randwick City Council is seeking a Systems Librarian to administer and maintain the Polaris Library Management System and related technologies. You will coordinate library tech operations, including RFID, print and room booking systems, to ensure reliable access to collections and services.

You will collect and analyse system usage, prepare reports, and support collection management and service planning with insights from data.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience administering and supporting a Library Management System (LMS) and associated library technologies.
• Experience coordinating technology projects and system enhancements, including planning, testing, implementation and upgrades.
• Eligible for ALIA membership or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and enhance Polaris LMS and integrations, ensuring reliability and alignment with requirements.
• Coordinate operation and improvement of library technology systems and customer-facing technologies (RFID, print, payment, room booking).
• Collect, analyse and report on performance and usage of library systems to support collection management and service planning.

Skills

LMS administration

Library technologies

Data reporting

Project coordination

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Information Management and Technology/Library and Information Services

Tools

Polaris LMS

RFID

Payment system

Room booking system

Job description

Closing date: 11:59pm AEST on Tuesday 13 October 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.

Further information

View the position description online or contact Sujesh Sukumaran Nair, Coordinator Library Resource Management, 9093 6438.

Employment in this position requires a current Working with Children Check.

Randwick City Council is an equal opportunity employer, and we value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.