Team Leader Library Collections

About us

The City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, we engage with our community across local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, community services and volunteering programs.

We are passionate leaders in many fields, and we exist to enable a better life for our community.

We are committed to creating a connected, progressive and resilient City that embraces new ideas, prioritises sustainability, and enhances quality of life. With our newly endorsed Community Plan responding to climate change, we will support a growing population and enhance the wellbeing and prosperity of our community.

About the role

Are you an experienced library leader with a passion for innovative, community-focused collections? In this pivotal role, you'll guide the strategic development and management of our physical and digital resources across Unley Libraries and Unley Toy Libraries, while also leading a dedicated team. You will champion continuous improvement, and ensure our collections reflect community needs, while aligning with statewide policies. From selection and acquisition to cataloguing, maintenance, and promotion, your expertise will shape the way our libraries serve and inspire.

About you

As the collections subject matter expert, your experience will be central to shaping the future of our library services, with a strong focus on improving literacy outcomes and delivering high-quality, responsive collections. You'll play a key role in managing budgets, supplier relationships, and performance data, and represent Unley Libraries in statewide collections discussions. You will also mentor staff, coordinate volunteers, and contribute to broader library projects and strategic planning as part of the leadership team.

We're looking for someone with:

• ALIA-accredited tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Services.
• Strong knowledge of collection development, cataloguing practices, and digital resources.
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams in a public library setting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• A passion for community engagement, literacy, and lifelong learning.

The Unley Employee Experience

We recognise, the need to create an environment that enables our people to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community. We are flexible, supportive, and inclusive and encourage professional development. Some of our outstanding conditions of employment and benefits are designed to attract and retain the best people. As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

• supportive, flexible work environment
• competitive salary and conditions
• ongoing support for your development and further education
• complimentary access to Journey Insurance and Income Protection Fund
• holistic health and wellbeing programs

More information

All enquiries will remain private and confidential. Position specific enquiries can be directed to Jackie Edlington, Library Services Lead at or on

Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience, and qualities you can bring to this position.

Applications close COB Wednesday 17 September 2025

Pre-employment requirements

The position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements:

• General Employment Probity Check
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Aged Care Sector employment check

Everyone Belongs at Unley

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager's contact details above for any support you need along the way.

Proposed working hours - Team Leader Library Collections