Content and Collections Librarian

**About us**

Ipswich is a dynamic blend of rich heritage, proud communities, diverse landscapes, and a lively energy all contributing to a region full of liveability and opportunity. It is the state’s fastest growing city and oldest provincial city.

Ipswich City Council contributes to our vibrant and growing region with teams operating across various industries delivering services to the community and creating our vision:
**_‘Ipswich, a city of opportunity for all. Join us.'_**

We have a workplace culture built on our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership.

Ipswich Libraries is an award winning, internationally recognised service with a customer satisfaction rating of more than 90%. View our videos to see more about our Libraries and our People in action.

Join us to improve lives now and into the future.

**About the role**

The Content and Collections Librarian undertakes high level support for the Library Content and Collections Coordinator in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of high-performing and accessible library content and collections for Ipswich Libraries.

With a key focus on collections management, you will be working within a high-performing team that delivers library content, collections, Home Library service, interlibrary loans and Picture Ipswich.

The position will partner, collaborate and provide high level support across all Library sections in the delivery and management of Library collections across a variety of formats and delivery platforms.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

- Manage and optimize Library Management Software and technology
- Advise on cataloguing, copyright, privacy, and licensing
- Analyse and report on library system efficiency and trends
- Lead and develop team performance and collaboration
- Contribute to both routine and strategic project initiatives
- Develop policies and processes for continuous improvement
- Maintain supplier relationships to uphold service levels

View the position description for more details about the role.

**About you**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- Tertiary qualification in a related field and/or demonstrated technical experience in library content and collection operations
- Current Queensland C Class Driver’s Licence
- Substantial experience using one or more types of Library Management Software
- Sound level of proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools such as MS Word, MS Excel and MS Outlook
- High attention to detail and a solutions-based mindset with an appetite for solving interesting problems
- Belief in our values of communication, collaboration, integrity, efficiency, and leadership

This position will require a pre-employment medical check.

**About the benefits**

This is a permanent full-time position with a salary commencing at $93,169 plus 12.5% superannuation.
- **Positive workplace culture**: Be part of a team that values positivity, inclusivity and a supportive environment where everyone can thrive
- **Work/Life balance**: Enjoy a supportive approach to work/life balance to maintain your well-being while fulfilling your work ambitions
- **Diversity and inclusion**: Work with a diverse workforce where different ideas and perspectives lead to innovation and better decision making
- **Learning and development**: Experience ongoing learning, development and career opportunities to enhance your skills, expertise and knowledge of industry trends
- **Health and well-being**:Access to gym memberships, employee assistance program and special events supporting your physical and mental health
- **Leave options**:Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading, cultural leave and other leave options
- **Salary packaging**: Tailor a variety of salary packaging options to your needs such as financial advice, income protection insurance, professional memberships, novated leases and more

**Join Us**

If you share our values and are passionate about how Libraries can enhance the quality of life for the city of Ipswich, then this could be the role for you.
- A cover letter of no more than 2 pages describing how your skills and experience will assist in meeting the requirements of this role
- A resume of no more than 4 pages including current licences/tickets/qualifications/certificates/visa that you hold

Closing date: 26 September 2024

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment screening which may include a criminal history check.

Ipswich City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace by supporting equal opportunities regardless of gender, culture, generation, sexual orientation, or disability. We promote a respectful workplace culture that is free from all forms of harassment, workplace bullying, discrimination, and violence.