Librarian - Mobile Library Services

Overview

Blacktown City Libraries are seeking an enthusiastic library professional to engage with the community through the services of the Mobile Library on a permanent, full-time basis. The job includes the development of library services through the mobile library; this includes organising site visits, and events that promote the diverse services of Blacktown City Libraries.

Responsibilities

• Participating in the Library team effort of providing excellent customer service, through the mobile library and other tier 3 library services
  
• Managing and overseeing the day to day operations of the Mobile Library in a professional and welcoming manner
  
• Responsible for the delivery of high-quality customer and library services such as lending, information, reader services, programs, technology and equipment, and collection arrangements
  
• Supervising, leading and developing staff in the delivery of customer focussed, innovative and contemporary public library services.
  

Essential qualifications and experience

• Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
  
• Eligibility for professional membership of ALIA
  
• Suitable library experience
  
• Current class C driver's licence
  
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  
• Experience in community engagement, communications and marketing
  
• Proven excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
  
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and independently
  
• Demonstrated skills in team leadership and staff supervision
  
• Well-developed problem-solving skills
  
• Proven excellent computer skills, including experience in the use of online resources, library management systems and library apps
  

Desirable

• Demonstrated ability to initiate, plan, deliver and evaluate programs
  
• Experience developing and delivering innovative community partnerships and evaluating outcomes
  
• Knowledge and understanding of key stakeholders in the community, including government, non-government and business and a demonstrated ability to work with these stakeholders
  
• Experience with stakeholder liaison
  
• Training skills and experience
  
• Experience in library promotional activities
  
• First aid certification
  
• Ability to speak a community language
  

Remuneration and Benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,563.45 per week
  
• 35-hour working week
  
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
  
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.
  

This position has been identified as child related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to the NSW Government site for a Working with Children Check.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position Description

Position description is available to view or download.

Apply now

Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

• Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.
  
• Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without logging out of the system.
  
• Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application. Best of luck.
  

Closing date: Friday 29 August 2025, 11:59 pm

Contact officer: Margaret Redrup-May on

Internal ref: BCC1163

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