Team Leader Branch Librarian

Careers at Council; Katoomba; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Superannuation

Performance bonus

Award increases

Job summary

Blue Mountains Library seeks an enthusiastic Team Leader to guide a dedicated team in a busy public library environment. You will supervise staff, coordinate daily operations and deliver high-quality, customer-focused library services.

The successful candidate will foster a collaborative culture, build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and the wider community, and ensure safety and compliance in line with WHS and EEO principles.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Library/Information Studies or associated field.
• Ability to lead and supervise a team with initiative, flexibility, enthusiasm, and high-level teamwork skills.
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating day-to-day operations.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to excellence in customer service.
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and attention to detail.
• Experience with library-based technology and public access technology.
• Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the effective operation of the branch by supporting staff and delivering quality customer-focused library services.
• Foster a positive team environment and build strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and the community.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations and manage competing priorities.
• Demonstrate initiative and teamwork to meet service goals.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Staff supervision

Community engagement

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Library technology

Written & verbal communication

Work Health & Safety

Equal Employment Opportunity

Education

Library/Information Studies degree

Tools

Library management systems

Job description

You will be required to lead the effective operation of the branch by supporting staff, delivering quality and customer focused library services, fostering a positive team environment, and building strong relationships with customers, stakeholders and the community.

Blue Mountains Library isseekingan enthusiastic and capable Team Leader to lead a dedicated team in a dynamic and busy public library environment. With experience supervising, supporting and developing staff; coordinating day-to-day operations; and fostering a collaborative team culture; you are agile, resilient and solutions-focused and can manage competing priorities while delivering quality customer service.

The successful candidate will have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Library/Information Studies or associated field.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public and effectively respond to the needs of the community in a customer-focused environment and demonstrated commitment to excellence in customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a team with initiative, flexibility, enthusiasm, and high-level teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, making decisions promptly, in line with established procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to identify priorities, meet deadlines and work with attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience with library-based technology and library management systems, including the provision of public access technology, and the ability to trouble-shoot and resolve issues where required.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough knowledge of and commitment to Work, Health and Safety systems and issues and a commitment to attend relevant training. Understanding and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity principles

Remuneration

• base salary commencing at $85,842 (pro-rata) gross per annum
• 12% superannuation
• annual performance-based salary increases / bonus (1-3.5%)
• annual award increase

For further information contact: Lisa Saban on 0457 109 ***.