Library Collections Technician

**Permanent - Full time 35 hours**

**Salary: Band 4 - $67,100 - $72,071 + 11 % superannuation**

**Supportive and Friendly Environment**

**Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO)**

**The Community Learning and Service Centre Department is currently seeking to fill the position of Library Collections Technician. This position is part of our Collection Services team, which oversees the management and curation of the library's physical and digital resources, and the software systems required to effectively monitor and maintain them. We are looking for someone with a strong understanding of the library management system SirsiDynix Symphony to provide technical support for the collection services team, assist with strategic planning of the library’s collections, and to provide on-site training and support to the customer service team.**

**What you’ll be working on**
- Manage customer requests and high-demand items
- Create and maintain MARC records
- Collection maintenance
- Processing of new materials
- Customer Service:

- Deliver customer-focused, accurate, and timely information/resolutions in easy-to-understand terms via telephone, face-to-face, and online inquiries.
- Undertake rostered and relief customer service duties, including evening and weekend work at any Hobsons Bay service centre, library, community hub, call centre, or outreach location
- Other duties as directed that are within the skills, knowledge, and expectation requirements of the position.

**What you need to succeed**
- Strong proficiency in the library management software tool SirsiDynix Symphony
- The ability to effectively communicate with community members
- Proven ability to work as an effective member of a team, including the ability to develop and input into team processes
- Strong proficiency in the library management software tool SirsiDynix Symphony
- The ability to effectively communicate with community members
- Proven ability to work as an effective member of a team, including the ability to develop and input into team processes

**How to apply**

follow the links to send us:

- your cover letter
- and resume
- Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed in a separate document._

The position description can be accessed below

Applications will be accepted until 11:30PM on Sunday 12th May 2024.

**Pre-Employment Requirements**

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

**Make an impact that matters**

At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.

Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.

If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.

**What can we offer**

Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.

We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us

Council also provides an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.