About Inner West Council Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do. We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance. Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $16.60/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney. About the role This is a permanent, Full-Time opportunity. There is a requirement to evenings in accordance with the roster and, on occasion, on the weekend. There is also a requirement to work across eight Inner West Library locations, with the majority of time spent at one of the branch libraries: Ashfield, Balmain, Leichhardt or Marrickville. The role oversees daily operations at one of Inner West Council’s branch libraries and its neighbouring sites, focusing on service delivery, staff supervision, events, tech, and facility upkeep. Reporting to the Library Operations Manager, the position manages rosters across up to four libraries and provides guidance on collections and community programs. The successful candidate will work directly on the library floor at both branch and neighbourhood locations. Rotations between library branches are expected bi-annually, though this schedule may change based on operational needs. The position ensures effective library service and community engagement across the network. Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. Remuneration $99,115.12 - $119,875.60 Plus Super. Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications Degree or higher of Library and Information Services recognised by the Australia Library & Information (ALIA) or equivalent or tertiary qualifications in a related discipline with experience to meet essential experience or skills criteria. Demonstrated experience and a successful track record in public libraries at a branch level including information and reference services, collection development, customer service, and library workflows. Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team especially during times of significant change. Demonstrated analytical, reporting and evaluation skills. Demonstrated experience developing and coordinating rosters. Enquiries Marilyn Taylor - Acting Senior Manager Libraries, available on 9392 5897. Closing Date Sunday 27th July 2025, 11:30PM To subscribe to our weekly job alert emails please click here How to Apply We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process. All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication. Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification. For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website. Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers. This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion. Reasonable Adjustment Assistance: IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. If you identify as a person with disability and require reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact: IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments