Team Leader Collections

City of Canterbury Bankstown; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Time Off

Health and Wellbeing Programs

Parental leave options

Job summary

CBCity is seeking a dynamic Team Leader Collections to guide the development, management and promotion of the library’s physical collections at Bankstown Library. You will lead a high-performing team, shaping collection strategies through data and community insights to ensure accessibility and ongoing relevance for residents.

Qualifications include Library and Information Science credentials enabling ALIA membership, plus a Working with Children Check.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Budget management

Data-informed decisions

Stakeholder engagement

Policy development

Education

Library & Information Science degree / ALIA eligibility

Working with Children Check

Tools

Library management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Here at CBCity
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.

Here at CBCity
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 HERE to 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.

For more information, please contact Samantha Leung (Team Leader E Services) at [e-mail]
Applications close Monday, 26 October 2026
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.
If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [e-mail]
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.