Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Team Leader Library Programs

Here at CBCity 

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Councils in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 29 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 370,000 residents. 

The role

In this role the Library Programs Team Leader will be using leadership skills to lead and mentor the Library Programs Team to deliver exceptional programs and events that support diverse groups in our community by meeting their informational and recreational needs while exploring collaboration opportunities with internal and external partnerships. 

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Support the Library Programs Team by providing leadership and guidance with relation to people management processes.
• Supervise day to day operations, support and guide the team, including but not limited to rostering, leave requests, training and development plans.
• Develop, plan, coordinate, deliver and evaluate a range of high quality adult programs, including programs for culturally and linguistically diverse communities (CALD) across the nine council libraries to meet community needs while working with the Team Leaders of the branch libraries to deliver the programs.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with external organisations and internal units in order to expand capacity and deliver improved programs.
• Provide a high level of customer service across all branch locations as required.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have

• Tertiary qualifications (University Degree) in Library and Information Science or relevant field
• C Class Drivers Licence. 
• Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated Experience in the development, planning, delivery, promotion and evaluation of innovative library (or similar) programs and events
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills. 
• Demonstrated ability to lead staff.
• Demonstrated computer skills (MS Office applications)

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $101,423 (Grade H, Step1) + 11.5% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience. 

Click here to access salary information for all steps within the designated Grade.

What’s on offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life.
• Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community. 
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Renata Rekiel (Coordinator Programs and Partnership) at renata.rekiel@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now’ button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

Resume; and
Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Friday, 29 November 2024.

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. 

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at recruitment@cbcity.nsw.gov.au

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

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.