Georges River Council

Team Leader Library Information Technology

Georges River Council has an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader Library Information Technology to join our team, based in Hurstville.

The Community and Culture directorate works in partnership with the community to ensure it is socially and culturally connected. Our teams provide diverse and vibrant programs, service and facilities that bring together communities, deliver cultural and creative engagement opportunities and support the informational needs of our community.

About the Role

As a team leader within our Cultural Engagement & Library Services Business Unit, you will contribute to the efficient and effective operations of Georges River Libraries, delivering high-quality, customer-focused services, research, programs and collections. 

In this role you will lead the team responsible for providing technology, systems and digital services to support the accessibility and delivery of library services. The role is part of the Library Operations leadership team that supports staff skills development and engages the community with collections, technology and information services.

This role is primarily based at Hurstville Library and will involve other locations as required.

What we Offer

• Permanent, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight 
• Full time salary from $87,770.80 - $101,695.64 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Science or equivalent
• Current Working with Children’s Check
• Current NSW Drivers Licence (Class C)
• Demonstrated high level skills and experience in leading, implementing and evaluating functional system and technological solutions, including content management systems and self-service technologies, in public libraries or equivalent organisations
• Demonstrated high level skills and experience in system management and administration, including database management, data reporting and troubleshooting
• Demonstrated understanding of current public library technology and digital resource trends
• Strong commitment and proven ability to deliver a high quality, customer focused library service
• Demonstrated analytical, time management, organisational, financial, project management and creative problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience in supervising a team, including an ability to provide performance feedback, guide others through change and implement innovative approaches
• Highly developed oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, including effective negotiation, consultation and consensus building
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite as well as content management systems and technology in a public library or equivalent setting

Desirable

• Leadership experience in local government
• Leadership experience in a public library
• Qualification, or specialisation, in Information Technology or Systems Administration

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the complete Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Steph Gildaly, Coordinator Library Operations on 02 9330 6012.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Monday 3 March 2025, at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.