Local History Librarian

2 weeks ago

Double Bay, Australia Woollahra Municipal Council Full time

**Reference Number**:
**S100-23-1040**

**Closing Date**:
**12-02-2024**

**Employment Type**:
**Permanent Full Time**
- **$84,689.37 to $103,020.77 plus 11% superannuation**
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- **Permanent full time position with a rostered day off (RDO) every three weeks**
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- **Located at Double Bay Library, short walk from Edgecliff train station**
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**About us**
Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations, historic buildings and some of Sydney’s most beautiful libraries. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members

**About the role**
Woollahra Council has an exciting opportunity for a Local History Librarian to join our dedicated and dynamic team at Woollahra Libraries on a permanent full-time basis.Working as part of the Local History team, this role will conduct research and deliver innovative projects that connect the community with Woollahra’s rich local history and cultural heritage including the Woollahra Council Plaque Scheme.

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The Local History Librarian will assist with digitisation and cataloguing of items to make our unique historical resources accessible 24/7.

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Library customer service is a key component of this role and you will actively participate in working on the Library floor so a passion for the community and delivering exceptional customer service is essential

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**About you**:
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We are looking for a self-motivated and innovative professional with exceptional research abilities who is enthusiastic about local history and delivering excellence in a state of the art Library Service. You will be a high achiever with:
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- **Qualification Degree/Graduate Diploma in Librarianship/Information Science/Archives/Museum Studies or equivalent.**
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- **Demonstrated excellent research and writing skills including report writing and knowledge of local history resources.**
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- **Experience in managing local history collections both physical and digital in a public library environment.**
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- **Demonstrated understanding of digitisation, metadata and cataloguing.**
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- **Demonstrated experience in developing, planning and managing events and programs for the community within a cultural institution.**
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- **Proven ability to develop and deliver training to staff and customers in the use of local history resources.**
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- **Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities**
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- **An enthusiastic and engaging approach to providing excellent customer service.**
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- **Current Working with Children check.**
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- **Demonstrated understanding of EEO and WH&S.**
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- **Demonstrated ability to undertake the physical requirements of the position as outlined in Section 7 of the position description.**
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**What’s in it for you?**
We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.
We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

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Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:
Three weekly RDO
Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
High quality training and development opportunities

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**How to Apply**:
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- **You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.**
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- **If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.**
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- **You will be able to upload 2 documents only.**
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- **For further information about the role, please contact Denise Syme, Library Resource & Management Coordinator on 02 9391 7957 during business hours.**
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**CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm on Monday, 12 February 2024**

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- Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement._

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- Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication._

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- Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion._

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