MidCoast Council

Collection Services Librarian

Are you looking for the right career and lifestyle move?  Do you want to make an impact on the future of the community you live in?  Here's your opportunity to kick a career goal while you enjoy an incredible lifestyle on the beautiful Barrington Coast. 

The role

Are you passionate about curating library collections that reflect community values, culture, and history? Do you thrive on collaboration, leadership, and staying at the forefront of library trends?

We’re looking for a Collection Services Librarian to lead and oversee collection services across our network of 11 library sites across the MidCoast region. In this role, you’ll ensure our collections meet best practice standards, align with industry trends, and respond to customer demand. You'll also have the exciting opportunity to develop and enhance digitisation projects, showcasing and preserving our region's local culture and history.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee library collections to meet the evolving needs of our community.
• Lead inter-library loans and coordinate book rotations across library sites.
• Support the development of digitisation projects and ensure collections represent our local culture and history.
• Manage the collections budget effectively, ensuring resources are optimized.
• Actively participate in industry networking, collaborations, and professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate with Branch Librarians and the Digital Library Specialist to deliver cohesive and innovative services.
• Support readers services and library initiatives to enhance customer experiences.
• Be an effective leader, managing staff and fostering their professional growth and development.

We’re looking for a qualified librarian with a degree in library studies, information management, or cultural services, combined with proven experience in public libraries and collection management. Excellent organizational skills are critical, including expertise in coordinating staff, handling budgets, and managing administrative workflows. Strong leadership abilities and the capacity to navigate the challenges of a dynamic and fast-paced environment are essential for this role. 

This is a great opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement in library services and deliver community-focused outcomes tailored to our region. You’ll have the chance to make a real difference in our libraries by shaping collections that reflect local history and culture, fostering innovation, and enhancing the library experience for our customers.

What we offer?

We are committed to the growth of our employees and have a range of benefits available to support wellbeing and career development. Click here to find out more. 

Salary: Commencing salary circa $83,460 p.a. plus superannuation (negotiable based on skills and experience).

Location: This position is primarily based at our Taree library, 242 Victoria Street, Taree. This role will also require regular travel across our 11 library sites on the MidCoast.

Tenure: Permanent, Full Time.

Closing date: Sunday 2 March 2025 at 11.30 pm.

Want to know more?

Please review the position description in PDF or Word formats.

For questions relating to the position requirements please contact Lisa Greenwood, Library Coordinator who is the hiring manager for this role. Lisa can be reached on (02) 7955 7821 or lisa.greenwood@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

For enquiries regarding the application process contact Josie Reardon, Talent Acquisition Officer who is the HR representative for this role. Josie can be reached on (02) 7955 7328 or at josie.reardon@midcoast.nsw.gov.au.

How to apply: 

• When responding to the questions below, please include detailed and relevant examples of your skills and experience. Using the STAR method can help you prepare clear and concise responses using real-life examples. For more information regarding the STAR method, please click on this link.
• Please avoid using AI to generate responses to answer the questions in your application.
• You have the option to save your application prior to submitting, however please ensure you don't forget to submit your application before the closing date.
• Click the "NEXT" button at the bottom of the application form to attach your resume. We recommend using Pdf formatting where possible.
• Attaching a Cover Letter is not a requirement of the application process. However, there is an 'optional field' to attach a Cover Letter, if you wish to do so.
• We will be in touch via email.

Our organisation

At MidCoast Council our people are our most important resource and we believe that we can only reach our full potential when you reach yours. This is the place for those who seek to play a role in the community and have an enthusiasm to learn and grow. Here you can make a real difference.

Our community is our customer and is at the centre of everything we do.  We value, support and empower our people to deliver positive results for our community.

Right now, we are investing heavily in our organisation, and our people. Our Administration Centre is a state-of-the-art facility designed to inspire innovation, creativity and collaboration. The building has been named ‘Yalawanyi Ganya’ which means “sitting/meeting place” in the Gathang language of the indigenous people across the MidCoast Region.

About the MidCoast Region

From lakes and estuaries to white sandy beaches to world heritage mountain wilderness, the MidCoast region offers an attractive lifestyle for everyone. Our community is characterised by its welcoming attitude, growing economy and natural beauty. These are the pillars of the quality of life we value. 

Our commitment

At MidCoast Council we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. Our aim is to provide all of our staff with an inclusive, safe and healthy working environment. We never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age or marital, veteran or disability status. If you have a disability and need to request any adjustments to assist with the application process, or to discuss workplace adjustments you may require, please contact the HR representative.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.

We’re a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We respectfully ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us at this stage.