Overview
$94,386.53 - $112,499.22 per annum + super
We are looking for a Library Coordinator to join the Communities and Libraries team in a permanent, full-time role based at Beechboro Public Library. This position sits within the library leadership team and supports the Learning Communities Managers by managing the day-to-day operations of the library to ensure it remains a welcoming place for visitors.
This role is responsible for staff development, effective rollout of new and/or streamlined processes, staffing rosters and collaborating with other staff within the hubs to provide innovative services to our communities.
Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for assisting in the management of a Place Hub facility.
- Assist with projects across the library system, specified budgets, assets, resources and staffing for the library in line with the City’s strategic direction.
- Work with the other library coordinators, specialists, and managers to ensure that the six City of Swan Libraries remain innovative and leading edge and thrive in a world of fierce competition and constant change.
- Collaborate and work with internal and external stakeholders to meet the needs of the library users and community.
About you
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Tertiary degree in a relevant discipline
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, preferably in an automated public library environment
- Highly developed customer service skills and an ability to create a customer focused environment
- A willingness to undergo assessment under the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004
- A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.
For more information about the role please refer to the position description.
About working with us
The salary for this position will be from $94,386.53 - $112,499.22 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.
You will also enjoy benefits including
- Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
- Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
- Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
- Comprehensive employee wellness program
- Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
- Free parking options available
- Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work
About the City
The City of Swan, located northeast of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations. The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area.
The City is rich in natural assets, including the Swan River and Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.
Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, and is set to reach 300,000 by 2050. The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years.
The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for all people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering the vision of “one city, diverse people, culture and places” through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work, offering real careers, real impact and real rewards.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.
To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.
Closing Date: Friday 3 October 2025 at 11pm AWST.
The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date, and to close the vacancy early. Please submit an application as early as possible if you are interested.
Contact
Confidential discussion: Please contact Katy directly on 9267 9028.
Queries regarding the application process: Please contact our People Services team on 9267 9145.
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