Library Operations Coordinator

**Job no**: 494205

**Categories**: Education and Training, Government and Defence

Permanent Full Time position

Salary from $117,358 + Superannuation

Glen Waverley base + work across six Library branches.

About Us

Monash is a dynamic organisation committed to providing excellence in service delivery. Located in the eastern region, Monash is a cosmopolitan and culturally diverse city, close to the demographic centre of Melbourne.

The Monash Public Library Service holds a shared purpose to support, empower and connect our community through lifelong learning, inclusion and literacy. Located across six branches and an outreach service, our Libraries are proud of the customer focussed service delivery, comprehensive collection and well-loved public programs, including those that support and celebrate our multicultural community.

**About the Position**:
You will be accountable for the effective and efficient operational management, facilitation, and development of Councils public library service. As an important member of the Community Services department, this position will open opportunities for collaboration across Council departments and will actively participate in policy development and business planning for the Arts and Libraries division.

With a commitment to continuous improvement and positive leadership, you will foster an environment where new innovations, programs and strategies will genuinely make a difference to the lives of a diverse and multicultural Monash community. This role will work closely with Team Leaders across Library sites to foster a performance-based culture and drive accountability by coaching, mentoring and empowering direct reports.

**About You**:
Your experience includes successful results as a senior leader with a public library, the management of diverse teams and success in partnership development.

You will have strong leadership experience in public libraries and effective communications, financial management and understanding of Council governance and risk management.

You hold high level knowledge and skills in Library Management Systems, collections management, reporting and the delivery of communications to Council, senior management and the community.

You are proud in your skills that have achieved the successful management of budgets, forecasting for service delivery and project proposals.

Finally, your communication skills and industry experience has grown a rich network across the Library and cultural sector including Public Libraries of Victoria (PLV), the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), and International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

**Requirement of the position**:
Tertiary degree qualifications in Librarianship, Information Management or related discipline, or management qualification is mandatory.

Right to work in Australia;
Employee Working with Children's Check;
Satisfactory National Police Check; and

Other pre-employment checks may be required depending on the role requirements.

**Essential Information**:
**Benefits**:
As a City of Monash employee, your personal and professional development is a key focus. You will have access to:
Vibrant health and well-being programs;
Employee Assistance Program;
Supportive and accessible management;
Flexible working arrangements;
Training and development opportunities; and

Discounted gym memberships.

**How to Apply**:
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role.

Applications are currently open, with a closing date of Sunday 16 October at 11:55pm.

**Enquiries**:
Monash Council is committed to be a flexible, safe, equal and inclusive workplace where we embrace and support diversity.

We are also committed to being a Child Safe organisation and have zero tolerance to child abuse.