Team Leader Collections

Careers at Council; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Accrued Time Off program

Long service leave option

Parental leave options

Professional growth opportunities

Health and Wellbeing programs

Job summary

The City of Canterbury Bankstown invites applications for the role of Team Leader Collections at Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre. You will lead a specialist team in development, management and promotion of physical collections, setting strategic direction across acquisitions, cataloguing and evaluation.

You will collaborate with stakeholders to inform decisions, champion best practice, and oversee governance, data integrity, copyright, privacy and preservation initiatives to keep

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Science enabling eligibility for ALIA professional membership.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Minimum four years' experience in a senior supervisory role leading a multi-skilled team.
• Extensive experience in collection development and management.
• Strong financial, analytical and business management skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management.
• Proficiency in library management systems and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Collections Team through coaching, workforce planning, recruitment, performance management and development.
• Manage the Library's physical collections, including development, acquisitions, cataloguing and evaluation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive collection strategies and maximise accessibility and relevance.
• Provide governance of collection policies, data integrity, copyright, privacy, preservation, digitisation and risk management.
• Manage budgets, contracts and resources, including financial planning, reporting and supplier relationships.
• Use data and insights to evaluate performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Support Library Management System upgrades and enhancements.

Skills

Tertiary qualifications

Working with Children Check

Senior supervisory experience

Collection development

Budgeting & procurement

Communication & stakeholder mgmt

Library systems & MS Office

Education

LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE degree

Tools

Library management systems

MS Office

Job description

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest councils in NSW with one of the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 385,000 residents.

The role

We're seeking a dynamic Team Leader Collections to lead and develop a specialist team responsible for the development, management and promotion of the library’s physical collections. You'll provide strategic leadership across collection development, acquisitions, cataloguing and collection evaluation, while fostering a high-performing team culture. You'll drive innovative collection initiatives, manage budgets and supplier contracts and ensure collections remain relevant, accessible and responsive to community needs.

Working collaboratively with key stakeholders, you'll develop and implement collection strategies, use data and community insights to inform decision-making, and champion best practice in collection management. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of library collections and enhance how our community discovers, accesses and engages with library resources.

Location

Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Lead and develop the Collections Team through coaching, workforce planning, recruitment, performance management and professional development.
• Manage the Library's physical collections, including collection development, acquisitions, cataloguing and collection evaluation, ensuring collections remain relevant and responsive to community needs.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and lead cross-team initiatives to drive collection strategies, promote library collections and maximise the accessibility, relevance and use of collections.
• Provide strategic oversight and governance of collection policies, procedures, data integrity, copyright, privacy, preservation, digitisation, risk management and disaster recovery activities.
• Manage budgets, contracts and resources, including financial planning, reporting, procurement compliance, supplier relationships and funding opportunities.
• Use data, research and community insights to evaluate collection performance, shape collection strategies and identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Participate in and support Library Management System upgrades and enhancements, ensuring effective testing, implementation and continuous improvement to optimise collection management and operational performance.

*For a full list of duties, click HEREto review the position description.

You will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Science enabling eligibility for ALIA professional membership, or equivalent qualifications and experience relevant to the role.
• A current Working with Children Check.
• Minimum four years' experience in a senior supervisory role leading a multi-skilled team, with demonstrated emotional intelligence and skills in coaching, staff development, performance management, change management and conflict resolution.
• Extensive experience in collection development and management, including acquisitions, procurement, cataloguing, collection evaluation, policy development and strategic planning.
• Strong financial, analytical and business management skills, including budget development, forecasting, procurement, contract management, problem-solving and data-informed decision-making.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations and briefing documents.
• Proficiency in library management systems and Microsoft Office applications, with a demonstrated commitment to customer service excellence and community-focused outcomes.

Highly regarded

• Experience working in a public library environment.
• Experience with NSW Local Government procurement processes.

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $97,327 (Grade G, Step1) + 12% super.Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What’s on offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

Additional Information

For more information, please contact Samantha Leung (Team Leader E Services) at **************@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.