Branch Librarian

• An opportunity to join the Cockburn Libraries team, engage with the local community, and deliver great customer service at the Coolbellup Library
• Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks
• Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs

About Us

The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We're a place of experiences, just 20 minutes' from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn, we're more than just a local government – we're a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.

About the Role

We now have a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Library professional to deliver outstanding library services to our community through running the day to day operations at the Coolbellup Library.

Reporting to Service Lead, Libraries you'll lead a team to deliver outstanding customer and library services to the community as part of the Coolbellup Community Hub.

About you

We're seeking an experienced Librarian with a focus on innovative and welcoming service delivery to guide and inspire the small team at Coolbellup Library.

You have proven experience in staff supervision, budget management and a working knowledge of public library operations and practices. You have a passion for providing excellent customer service and for promoting library services and resources to residents.

You have a commitment to making libraries vibrant community hubs, and have great ideas around the future directions of services and programs across Cockburn Libraries.

You have experience in a customer focussed environment and are able to communicate effectively with members of the public and staff. You have demonstrated skills in problem solving, time management and are able to demonstrate these skills along with your ability to use initiative.

Besides demonstrated experience, you'll need to have:

Qualification in Library or Information Management and eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and make an impact.

Salary: Starting from Level 6 Step 1 ($101,353 p/a) City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025 based on qualification and experience.

Need more information? We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Heptinstall, Service Lead Libraries on

How to apply: Head to the City's web site ), click "Job Vacancies" and "Apply". You will need to address the Selection Criteria detailed in the Position Description (maximum of two pages). All applications must be made via our online portal.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Closing Date: Monday December at 9am. The City of Cockburn reserve the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.

We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.

Attachments:

- PD - Branch Librarian Coolbellup Oct