City of Canning

Team Leader Library

About the role

The Team Leader Library is responsible for managing day-to-day operations and delivering contemporary and customer-focused library services that meet the learning needs of the City’s diverse community. Working across four libraries, the Team Leader Library also develops quality partnerships with external stakeholders to strengthen community relationships in line with the City’s learning strategy.

A snapshot of your new role:

• Lead a large team of library staff, providing guidance and advice in daily operations.
• Drive excellent customer service levels and a community library experience that is welcoming and engaging.
• Develop external community partnerships to support delivery of priorities identified in the City’s learning strategy.
• Identity and develop service improvement initiatives that enhance operations and programs.

How you will thrive in this role:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a team leader/management position.
• Proven experience in directing and coordinating professional delivery of library services.
• Strong leadership skills - demonstrated ability to drive positive team performance and culture, and effectively manage staff and volunteers.
• Highly customer focused and able to role model and coach team members in providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated experience in developing partnerships with community groups/external stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills - ability to manage competing priorities and plan work schedules of others.
• Project management experience and excellent technology and digital literacy skills.
• Flexibility to work across a 7 day per week roster, including evenings and weekends (please refer to opening hours).

Why you will love working at the City!

• An opportunity to work for a progressive tier 1 local government.
• Permanent, full-time role.
• Monthly rostered day off.
• $88,993.11 - $96,417.61 per annum + super
• 17.5% paid Annual Leave Loading for when you take annual leave.
• We match super contributions to help you save for your future.
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events.
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Genuine commitment to learning and development.
• Membership to Canning and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness).

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of around 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description or complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter (PDF format preferred) visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”.  You may also contact Shane Aden on 0481 484 452 for a confidential discussion.

Applications are open until 5pm, 5 January 2024. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.