Manager, Information

**State Library of New South Wales**
**Manager Information and Access**
**Librarian Grade 5**
**Library Information Services Division**
- Ongoing full-time
- Unique opportunity to join one of NSW's leading cultural institutions
- Flexible working conditions
- Competitive remuneration package up to $170,701 (package includes salary between $138,993 - $153,301, annual leave loading and superannuation)

**About the State Library**
The State Library of New South Wales is one of Australia's oldest and most important public institutions. Collecting actively since 1826, the Library preserves and presents the social, cultural and scientific history of our State and our Nation for the benefit of all. Its rich collections, both physical and digital, alongside partnerships with the public library network across NSW and other vibrant collaborations enable Australians to examine their past and imagine their future. In short, the Library occupies a unique position at the very heart of our civil society.

The Information & Access Branch is part of the Library and Information Services Division. The Branch provides information and research services onsite to readers in the Governor Marie Bashir and Mitchell Library Reading Rooms and offsite to readers through the website, Ask a Librarian service and via the public library network. Information activities include providing reference services, research guides and learning programs to the recognised client groups which include family history researchers, secondary and tertiary students, academics, professional researchers, business researchers and independent learners. Collection related services include access to original, rare or special collections, audio-visual resources, newspapers, and associated equipment. The Branch also provides copying and inter-library loans services to other libraries and individuals. The branch works closely with a number of key internal stakeholders across the Library and key external state, national or international stakeholders.

**About the Role**

***We are seeking a Manager Information and Access, to be responsible for the strategic and operational management of the Information & Access Branch which delivers high quality, reader-focused information and research services online and onsite based on the principle of equality of access for all. The role is responsible for ongoing assessment of current and next generation client information needs and implementing changes associated with a new information services approach in an increasingly digital environment.

For more information about the role and its requirements please refer to the role description provided below.

**How to apply**

**Question 1**: Provide an example of when your leadership experience has improved the delivery of information and research services to readers with diverse needs and expectations.

**Question 2**: Please provide an example of where you have successfully led a team through a process of significant change. What issues did you face and how did you resolve them?

The health and wellbeing of staff and visitors to our Library is very important to us.?We expect all parties to follow current health advice and strongly encourage vaccination when safe to do so.

**Talent Pool**
Applicants not initially offered a role but have been assessed through the recruitment process as being suitable will be placed in the Talent Pool to fill future vacancies as they arise. Placement in the Talent Pool remains valid for 18?months.

**Am I eligible to apply?**
- an Australian citizen or
- a permanent resident of Australia, or
- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or
- a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia for the period of temporary employment or if you are seeking ongoing employment you must hold a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.

**Role Description (pdf)**
**Role Description (word)**
**NSW Public Sector Capability Framework**
**State Library Accessibility Guide