Salary Range Band 5 $82,356 - $94,961 plus 12% SuperEmployment Permanent Full time 35 hours per week plus rostered weekend shifts and including one weekday evening shiftLocation Based at the St Kilda Library but may be rostered to other branches in the Port Phillip Library Service
About the Organisation
The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors.
These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.
City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.
About the Role
Are you passionate about curating vibrant, inclusive, and forward-thinking library collections?
Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where your expertise helps bring stories, knowledge, and culture to life for diverse communities?
If so, we want you on our team
We're seeking a Collection Development Librarian to join our innovative Collections Team.
In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with subject matter experts and under the guidance of the Team Leader Collections to build and maintain dynamic collections that inspire and engage readers of all ages and backgrounds.
This is a Permanent Full time 35 hour per week role with rostered weekend shifts including one weekday evening shift.
Responsibilities
Build Community-Focussed Collections: Select and acquire materials for adult, children, and youth collections including Languages Other Than English (LOTE) and digital formats.
Collaborate & Innovate: Partner with subject experts to refine collection profiles, document acquisition procedures, and deliver training that empowers staff across the library network.
Deliver Impactful Projects: Drive collection development initiatives that enhance our offerings and respond to emerging trends and community needs.
Provide Customer Service Excellence: Act as a shift supervisor and provide outstanding customer service, helping connect people with the resources they need.
Qualifications
Tertiary qualification in Library and Information Management with relevant experience in collection development and acquisitions.
Financial and procurement experience including but not limited to purchasing and invoicing as well as budget monitoring.
A commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility in collections.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Culture
People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.
We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.
We offer a workplace that accommodates your working style and needs.
Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community-focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program with access to fitness gyms, pools and facilities, and a well-regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Security Requirements and Professional Obligations
Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:
Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia
Sufficient proof of their identity.
Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip's Provider.
Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).
How to Apply
Click APPLY.
All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description.
The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.
Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.
The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.
We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.
If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: (emailprotected)
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