Position
Senior Local Studies Officer at Fairfield City Open Libraries dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the stories of Fairfield City. This role safeguards heritage and makes it accessible to the community.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development, care, and promotion of local history collections, both physical and digital.
* Manage heritage materials, oversee digitisation programs, and support research enquiries.
* Curate exhibitions and capture contemporary stories to build a rich historical record.
* Deliver community workshops and contribute to cross‐Library and Council projects.
* Participate in frontline library services as part of a weekly roster, including occasional evening and weekend work.
* Work across two locations: Whitlam Library and Fairfield City Museum & Gallery.
Qualifications – Essential
* Qualifications in Library and Information Studies, Information Science, Museum Studies, Archives or a related field.
* Demonstrated experience managing and developing staff teams in a service or cultural setting.
* Demonstrated ability in research and written communication, including report writing and knowledge of local history.
* Experience managing collections that document the history and development of local communities – both physical and digital – with an understanding of digitisation, metadata, and cataloguing.
* Proven ability to engage with internal and external partners and communicate respectfully and effectively with diverse audiences.
* Strong customer service orientation and the ability to engage proactively with library customers.
* Effective time management and prioritisation skills, balancing competing workloads and meeting deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate others and foster a team environment.
* Current NSW Driver's Licence – Class C, and readiness to drive as part of the role.
* Demonstrated understanding of EEO and WH&S.
* Experience working within a budget.
Qualifications – Desirable
* Knowledge of Fairfield City local government area, its history, and culture.
* Experience with Spydus Library Management System.
* Experience with Recollect Collection Management System.
Salary & Employment Conditions
* Permanent position, 70 hours per fortnight.
* Grade 5 salary range: $86,482 p.a. with progression to $97,374 p.a. based on competencies, and performance progression to $101,305 p.a.
* Flexible working hours available.
Equal Opportunity & Safety Statement
Fairfield City Council is a smoke‐free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support reasonable workplace adjustments.
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