**Business Support Officer**
**Office of the State Librarian**
**Clerk Grade 5/6**
**Temporary Full Time** up to 2 years** with the potential to convert to ongoing** employment**Exciting opportunity to work within Australia's leading cultural institution- Work in a dynamic and supportive team environment in the Office of the State Librarian- Competitive remuneration package up to $120,816 pa. (package includes salary between $97,027- $ 107,059 p.a., plus employer's contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading)
**About the State Library**
The State Library of New South Wales is one of Australia's oldest and most important public institutions. The Library preserves and presents the history of our State and our Nation for the benefit of all, offering essential services, extraordinary collections and magical experiences. Its rich collections, both physical and digital, alongside partnerships with the public library network across NSW and other vibrant collaborations enable Australians to examine their past and imagine their future. The State Library is the home of reading, research and creativity and a place where everyone is welcome.
**About the Role**
- This is an exciting opportunity to work in the Office of the State Librarian and provide high level, confidential, executive and administrative support in a dynamic and high performing office.
- This role works closely with the State Librarian and the broader leadership team. This role collaborates with teams across the organisation, gaining unique insight into the Library's operations. This role also supports the Library Council of NSW and the State Library Executive and works within a team to contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the State Library as a whole.
**About you**
- We are seeking a motivated and proactive professional with experience in a similar role.
- To be successful in this role, you will have:
- the ability to work with autonomy and confidentiality- experience in planning, diary management, strong organisation skills, initiative and sound judgement- experience in collaborating, communicating and building relationships with a range of people- experience in managing a diverse workload within a high volume environment- experience working as part of a collaborative team
**What we offer**:
- The State Library of NSW is a great place to work. We are a purpose-driven organisation, and you would be working with colleagues who are collaborative, knowledgeable, and like-minded.
- Working at the Library gives you access to a range of benefits including:
- Flexible working arrangements- A range of wellbeing events, lunchtime groups and initiatives like discounted gym programs,- Professional development opportunities including time off for study- Staff discounts at the Library café and bookshop- Staff engagement activities
**How to apply**-
An up-to-date copy of your CV
Please keep question responses to a maximum of 3 paragraphs.Provide an example where you have been in a similar role and had to successfully manage several conflicting priorities and high priority tasks. Please explain how you achieved this.- Provide an example where you have been in a similar role and liaised and communicated with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. Explain how you manage relationships with these stakeholders.
**Talent Pool**
Applicants not initially offered a role but have been assessed through the recruitment process as being suitable will be placed in the Talent Pool to fill future ongoing and temporary vacancies as they arise. Placement in the Talent Pool remains valid for 18 months.
**Eligibility to apply**- an Australian citizen or- a permanent resident of Australia, or- a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or- a citizen of another country with an appropriate visa that allows you to work in Australia for the period of temporary employment or if you are seeking ongoing employment, you must hold a permanent visa that allows you to work in Australia.
**Role Description (pdf)**
**Role Description (word)**
**NSW Public Sector Capability Framework**
**State Library Accessibility Guide