Coordinator, Information

**State Library of New South Wales**
**Coordinator, Information & Access**
**Librarian Grade 4**
- Ongoing, full-time role
- Flexible working conditions
- Competitive remuneration package up to $155,020 p.a. (package includes salary between $126,822 - $138,596 p.a., plus employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)

**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 and Access Branch provides information and reference services onsite in the Governor Marie Bashir Reading Room and the Special Collections Area of the Mitchell Library Reading Room and offsite through the Ask a Librarian service. Information activities include providing reference services, research guides and learning programs to groups of readers and researchers including 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 loan services to other libraries and individuals.

**About the Role**

We are seeking a Coordinator, Information & Access to lead and coordinate the activities of specialist teams in the delivery of effective and efficient library and information services which are aligned with the library’s strategic direction.

**Knowledge and Experience**

To be successful in this role, you will have the following knowledge and experience:

- Qualifications acceptable for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), or tertiary qualifications and experience deemed by the State Librarian to be equivalent that meets the minimum standard of skill and knowledge inherent in the ALIA standard.
- Significant experience in delivering reference and research services and managing the operations of one or more service teams within a large library.

**How to apply**
- A cover letter up to two pages outlining how your skills and experience meet the key knowledge and experience and essential requirements for the role, including a response to the targeted questions
- An up-to-date copy of your CV.

**Targeted questions**
- Provide an example of a collaborative problem-solving session you have had with a group of people. What was your approach and the outcome?
- Give a recent example of how you have modelled inclusive behaviour in the workplace when driving a culture of achievement.

Subject to current health orders, assessments may be administered online.

**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