Library Branch Supervisor

We are looking for a Library Branch Supervisor to lead our vibrant City Library

Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced library professional to lead the team at our vibrant City Library located in the heart of Shellharbour.

This exciting role will support our dynamic and innovative staff in providing a welcoming library experience and promote all that our libraries have to offer. You will manage the daily operations of City Library and work collaboratively within the Libraries & Museum team to deliver inspiring programs and leading-edge libraries for our community and customers.

Our ideal candidate will bring:

• A Library Diploma or equivalent qualification, demonstrating a solid foundation in library and information services.

• Customer-centric experience: Proven success in customer-facing roles, with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills that foster community interactions.

• Exceptional communication skills: Confident and articulate in both written and verbal communication, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse audiences.

• Experience in the delivery of library services

• Advanced digital literacy: Proficient across a range of devices, platforms, apps and software and the confidence to support customers in navigating technology.

• Team Leadership: A collaborative mindset with experience in supervising, mentoring and developing staff in a dynamic team environment.

About us:
 

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres.  It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment. 

Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our core values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have been recognised with numerous state and national awards in recent times, including eight wins for our First Nations Community the Yirran Muru (many pathways) play space, as well as being presented as winners in the NSW Landscape Architecture Awards, Regional Achievement Awards, and Parks and Leisure Australia Regional Awards of Excellence.

What we offer:

Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work/life balance. 

• Permanent full time 35 hours per week with access to flexitime

• 7-day roster including evening and weekend shifts

• Commencing salary range from $70,725 - $73,583 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)

• Plus 12% superannuation

• Great culture with a strong, values led and progressive team

• Enjoy our employee benefits programs and access to Novated lease options and significant retail discounts and corporate fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Provident Fund activities, weekly pay run and more.

• Access to local government and employee benefits such as, long service leave after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, health and wellbeing leave and more.

Please Note:
 

• This position requires a current "Working with Children Check" clearance in accordance with the 'Child Protection (WWC) Act 2012 for Paid workers

For further information about the position, click
here
for the position description.

Contact:
Lisa Zanetti, Team Leader Library Experience on

Closing date:
 
Sunday 28 September at 11:30pm.

Apply now...

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Shellharbour City Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values the unique strengths and talents of all people.  Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.

At Shellharbour City Council we promote respect at work as a fundamental right for all, and strive to create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.  This commitment extends to the promotion of the rights of all children and young people to be safe from harm when interacting with our services and spaces. Our values, Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability underpin all we do.

Your decision to apply for a role at Shellharbour City Council is the first step in acknowledging your alignment
to our values and aspirations to create a great workplace.