Branch Librarian

Permanent
Full-time (average of 38 hours per week)

The City of Rockingham is an award winning local government located 40KM south of the Perth CBD and is known as the place where the coast comes to life.  One of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area, we are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT. These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Passionate about delivering outstanding library services to our community, you will manage the day-to-day operations of the Rockingham Library and assist in the development and facilitation of the delivery of Library Services strategies, plans and programs. 

You have proven experience in staff supervision, budget management and a working knowledge of public library operations and practices. You have a passion for providing excellent customer service and for promoting library services and resources to residents.  Underpinning this is your commitment to libraries taking their rightful place as essential community hubs, and your ability to identify potential future services and programs that enhance an inclusive library experience for all residents.

You have experience in a customer focussed environment and are able to communicate effectively with members of the public and staff. You have demonstrated skills in problem solving, time management and are able to demonstrate these skills along with your ability to use initiative.

A degree in Library and Information Management or a related discipline and related experience is essential for this role.

You must address the following selection criteria when submitting your online application:

1. Relevant degree appropriate for eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association
2. High level of written and verbal communication skills
3. High level of time management, organisational and problem solving skills
4. Sound supervisory experience, along with previous experience in a similar role
5. High level of interpersonal skills
6. Thorough knowledge of public library procedure, operations, practices and systems

We are offering a gross salary of $88,929 per annum (pro rata) and: 

• 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to a further 5%
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including a physical health reimbursement subsidy payment of up to $150 per annum, free flu vaccinations, free skin cancer checks, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services
• A culture of learning with training/development opportunities including paid study leave and study fees
• Up to two additional paid days of absence per annum
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, etc.

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications will be accepted until 4pm on Friday, 18 October 2024.

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.

Attachments: 
- Branch Librarian - Information Pack - October 2024.pdf