Library Collection Manager

3 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeCollection Full time $105,000 - $114,000

About Our Library Collections Role

Celebrate innovation and deliver solutions for the world by working as a collections coordinator.

This role leads a team providing access to one of the largest science collections in Australia, supporting research at Australia's national science agency.

The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day operations of the library facility, ensuring services meet or exceed key performance indicators and user expectations.

They will provide leadership and supervision to a team, taking responsibility for performance management and career development.

Additionally, they will actively manage a busy document delivery service, providing fast access to resources to both researchers and external libraries.

Other duties include leading efforts to transition digitisation initiatives to business-as-usual, increasing the online availability of published research.

They will also ensure that our print collection is a valued resource that users can easily find, access and request, and maintain the library as a welcoming space.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the library facility.
  • Provide leadership and supervision to a team.
  • Actively manage a busy document delivery service.
  • Lead efforts to transition digitisation initiatives.
  • Maintain the library as a welcoming space.

The Team

You will work collaboratively with teams and staff located at Black Mountain and across Australia.

What You Need To Apply

Effective team management skills and demonstrated ability to motivate staff and foster teamwork are essential. Extensive experience in managing a busy document delivery service and an awareness of relevant networks, sources, and systems are also required.

A record of accomplishment in managing programs to digitise print library resources, as well as experience in the management of a large print collection, are highly desirable.

  • Collections Branch

    2 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia National Library Of Australia Full time

    My Forms- My Tests- My Interviews- My Details**SES Band 1 - Assistant Director-General, Collections Branch**:- Opportunity for a leadership role at one of Australia's leading cultural institutions- Lead development and management of Australia's largest library collection- Collaborate with colleagues at other leading Australian libraries to achieve national...

  • Library Collections Coordinator

    3 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia Csiro Full time

    **Acknowledgement of Country**:CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation**Child Safety**:CSIRO is committed to the safety...

  • Collection Branch

    3 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia National Library Of Australia Full time

    My Forms- My Tests- My Interviews- My Details**APS Level 4 - Various Senior Library Officer Roles, Collection Branch**:- Join our team and contribute to the development and accessibility of the Library's collection.- Use your communication skills to liaise with internal and external stakeholders.- An exciting opportunity to work in an innovative and...

  • Aps 4 – Senior Library Officers, Curatorial And Collection Research

    3 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia National Library Of Australia Full time

    Entry-level opportunity to work in the curatorial section of a leading cultural institution Research and make recommendations to acquire material for the Library's collection Ongoing and non-ongoing roles available As a world leading library, the National Library of Australia offers an innovative and collaborative workplace where exceptional collaborators...

  • Collection Research

    3 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia National Library Of Australia Full time

    My Forms- My Tests- My Interviews- My Details**EL1 - Senior Adviser, Collection Research**:- Ongoing opportunity to work at one of Australia's national cultural institutions- Help to shape, build and promote the Library's extensive collectionAs a world leading library, the National Library of Australia offers an innovative and collaborative workplace where...

  • Special Collections

    6 hours ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia National Library Of Australia Full time

    My Forms- My Tests- My Interviews- My Details**APS 4 - Senior Library Officer, Special Collections**:- Work closely with the Library's unique and special materials- Use your reference and research skills to help people connect with collections- Opportunity to work at one of Australia's leading cultural institutionsAs a world leading library, the National...

  • Collection Branch

    6 hours ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia National Library Of Australia Full time

    My Forms- My Tests- My Interviews- My Details**APS Level 5 - Various Coordinator Roles, Collection Branch**:- Use your strong interpersonal skills to build positive stakeholder relationships and promote continuous improvement.- Diverse and inclusive culture in a supportive, flexible and friendly workplace.We are seeking to fill several ongoing...

  • Library Collection Specialist

    3 days ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia beBeeExperience Full time $85,192 - $111,981

    Our organization is seeking a skilled Library Project Officer to join our team in Canberra.As an APS 3 Library Project Officer, you will be responsible for:Data entry and digitization of library materials.Manual handling of collection materials with attention to detail and care.Labelling of new collection items accurately and efficiently.Key...

  • APS 4 – Senior Library Officers, Curatorial and Collection Research

    1 week ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia National Library of Australia Full time

    OverviewAPS 4 – Senior Library Officers, Curatorial and Collection Research at the National Library of Australia. The role supports organisational reform and works collaboratively with the team to shape the Library's future. This is an ongoing role with a non-ongoing variant until 30 June 2026.ResponsibilitiesWork to established procedures and guidelines...

  • APS 4 – Senior Library Officers, Curatorial and Collection Research

    1 week ago

    Canberra, ACT, Australia National Library of Australia Full time

    OverviewAPS 4 – Senior Library Officers, Curatorial and Collection Research at the National Library of Australia. The role supports organisational reform and works collaboratively with the team to shape the Library's future. This is an ongoing role with a non-ongoing variant until 30 June 2026.ResponsibilitiesWork to established procedures and guidelines...