Bayside Council

EastGardens Librarian

EASTGARDENS LIBRARIAN

• Permanent Full-Time position located at Eastgardens Library.
• Opportunity for Qualified Librarian to step into leadership role delivering innovative library services.
• Facilitate and ensure lifelong learning programs at Eastgardens Library.
• Salary $95,477.88 - $106,935.17

Our team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

About the role

The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.

The role is responsible for working with the Eastgardens Library team to develop and deliver library services to the community.

The span of hours for Libraries is between 8am and 8pm and you could be rostered anytime between these hours to work. Every 6 weeks you will be rostered on a Saturday to work between 9am -12pm.

Create partnerships to support the development of relevant and timely services, programs and events. As well as developing and implementing impact evaluation measures for relevant services to provide advice and enhance the delivery of evidence based, innovative library projects.

You can also expect to:

• Lead a library team and provide advice and support in the delivery of innovative library services.
• Ensure the delivery of early literacy programs, school holiday activities, Home Library Service, adult programs and technology training to promote literacy and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Create partnerships to support the development of relevant and timely services, programs and events.
• Develop and implement impact evaluation measures for relevant services to provide advice and enhance the delivery of evidence based, innovative Library projects.
• Provide input and advice to support Library budget decision making.
• Create or participate in the development and implementation of practices, guidelines, policies and procedures to enhance service delivery.
• Network with other libraries, service providers and other organisations to share information and resources.

About you

We are looking for a someone who demonstrates:

• University qualifications recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• A current Working with Children Check Number.
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C and/or willingness to travel between Bayside Library locations.
  

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. The Business Transformation team have a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:

• A Rostered Day Off every 3 weeks
• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year.
• 2 days health and wellbeing days each year
• Generous parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the position description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. Please use Google Chrome or MS Edge to submit your application. If you have any issues opening the link, please contact us at support.erecruit@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Wednesday 12 March, 2025

Enquiries: Karen Thurner – Coordinator Libraries - karen.thurner@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment. This role will require a national criminal check and pre-employment medical check.