Library Branch Supervisor

3 weeks ago

Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia Illawarra Mercury Full time
Overview

Join to apply for the Library Branch Supervisor role at Illawarra Mercury. We are looking for a Library Branch Supervisor to lead our vibrant City Library located in Shellharbour. This exciting role will support our dynamic and innovative staff in providing a welcoming library experience and promote all that our libraries have to offer. You will manage the daily operations of City Library and work collaboratively within the Libraries & Museums team to deliver inspiring programs and leading-edge libraries for our community and customers.

Responsibilities
  • Manage the daily operations of City Library and lead the library team in a dynamic environment.
  • Collaborate with the Libraries & Museums team to deliver programs and services that engage the community.
  • Promote a welcoming library experience and assist customers with library services and digital needs.
Qualifications
  • A Library Diploma or equivalent qualification, demonstrating a solid foundation in library and information services.
  • Customer-centric experience in customer-facing roles with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional communication skills, confident and articulate in both written and verbal forms, able to engage across diverse audiences.
  • Experience in the delivery of library services.
  • Advanced digital literacy across devices, platforms, apps and software; ability to support customers in navigating technology.
  • Team Leadership: experience supervising, mentoring and developing staff in a dynamic team environment.
About Us

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. The council is committed to financial sustainability, a positive organisational culture, and employing staff who embrace our core values.

What We Offer
  • Permanent full time 35 hours per week with access to flexitime
  • 7-day roster including evening and weekend shifts
  • commencing salary range from $70,725 - $73,583 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
  • Plus 12% superannuation
  • Great culture with a strong, values-led and progressive team
  • Employee benefits programs including novated lease options, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs, EAP, Provident Fund activities, weekly pay and more
  • Access to local government benefits such as long service leave after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, health and wellbeing leave and more
Requirements
  • This position requires a current "Working with Children Check" clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (WWC) Act 2012 for paid workers.
How to Apply

For further information about the position, click the position description. Closing date: Sunday 28 September at 11:30pm. Apply online by completing the application and answering how your skills and experience are relevant to the position. Attach your resume and qualifications on the next page. You may save and return to the application later; incomplete applications will not be considered. Prepare your responses in advance and copy/paste into the fields as needed. You will receive an email confirmation after submission. See our Guide To Applying for tips on addressing the selection criteria.

Equal Opportunity

Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply. We promote a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and are committed to safeguarding the rights of all children and young people when interacting with our services and spaces.


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