About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the Role
The Content Management Librarian sits within our vibrant and energetic Library Services team at the City of Greater Dandenong. The team works across the municipality to deliver services, programs and resources for our uniquely diverse local communities.
Key responsibilities of this role include developing and maintaining the Library Management System (LMS) in-line with relevant standards and procedures and in consultation with specialist colleagues. This position is also responsible for the integration of and access to digital content through the LMS and associated web based applications. The role oversees the Virtual Library (including the Library’s website, online catalogue, enews and mobile application). Monitoring quality cataloguing and end processing of library materials, plus effective delivery of assigned projects and tasks is imperative.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will be committed to the delivery of excellent service and continuous improvement. You must have the capacity to interact effectively and positively with a diverse multicultural community as well as suppliers, library and Council staff. You will demonstrate a proactive approach in resolving issues that arise from your area of responsibility. Applicants must be able to demonstrate knowledge of current cataloguing practices, associated LMS maintenance experience and have web system application skills to improve virtual access to a variety of resources.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
To apply
Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role. For your application to be considered, you will need to submit the following:
1. Cover letter
2. Your current resume
3. A document addressing the key selection criteria located in the position description.
Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.
To view a copy of this position description, please click on the links below.
Content Management Librarian – Position Description– 306.6 KB
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Applications close: 5pm, Friday 26 July 2024
Further information: Karmel Savahl, 8571 1717
Monthly based
City of Greater Dandenong,Victoria,Australia
City of Greater Dandenong,Victoria,Australia
