Dubbo Library Team Leader

Embrace the opportunity to be part of our collaborative team, elevate your professional journey and make meaningful contributions to the development of our community!

• Leading a Library Team in frontline customer service delivery
• Enjoy a 35-hour workweek with adaptable working hours, embracing a 19 day month with a rostered day off!
• Attractive annual salary ranging from $75,540 to $87,790 plus 11% superannuation

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role leads a team of Library Assistants in delivering branch library services and customer experiences. With a focus on day to day processes and procedures, the Dubbo Library Team Leader works collaboratively with the broader Library Team and stakeholders in developing and providing quality services and programs that meet community needs, while supporting the branch library’s continuous improvement plans, strategies and programs.

DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily operations of the branch, including staff, resources and services
• Model, promote and support leadership, decision making and problem-solving through planning, coaching and developing staff
• Deliver excellence in customer service experience and regularly review and evaluate assigned branch programs, plans, and activities
• Support internal and external stakeholder engagement and relationship management
• Deliver excellence in customer service experience and regularly review and evaluate assigned branch programs, plans, and activities

ABOUT YOU

You are a highly motivated library professional with a passion for serving the community. You have previous experience in leading a small team in delivering community based library and information services and programs. You enjoy working with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve excellence in the delivery of library services.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE

• Diploma in Library and Information Science with eligibility for professional Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) membership
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to apply library services and customer experience principles in delivering library programs, events and activities
• Demonstrated experience in developing and motivating a team to deliver library services that enhance community outcomes
• Demonstrated experience in a range of digital technologies and the use of technology applications to support community needs and improve library service delivery
• Demonstrated skills and ability to plan and deliver programs and events

WHAT WE OFFER

• Attractive annual salary ranging from $75,540 to $87,790 plus 11% superannuation
• Flexible work options to suit your needs
• Enjoy a 35-hour workweek with adaptable working hours, embracing a 19 day month with a rostered day off!
• Thrive within the collaborative and supportive environment of the Council's team, immersed in a welcoming company culture
• Generous leave provisions to support your work-life balance
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with access to discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport, a comprehensive wellbeing program, the opportunity to engage with colleagues via our social club, annual flu vaccinations, and confidential assistance provided by our employee assistance (EAP) program
• Experience the benefits of our salary packaging options, allowing you to maximize your earnings and financial flexibility

If this role sounds appealing to you, take a moment to explore the Position Description

This position requires a pre employment health assessment. Please refer to the attached Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position. 

Closing Date: 9:00am, Monday 18th March 2024

Enquiries: Manager Macquarie Regional Library - 02 6801 4***

ABOUT US

We are Dubbo Regional Council, a large regional Council servicing a growing community of over 55,000 people. Our team consisting of 600 team members working across a diverse range of areas including planning, infrastructure, community and cultural services, administration, economic development, corporate business and recreational services.

Our focus is on delivering high quality services, strengthening our community engagement and strategic management capabilities, building an organisation based on performance and continuous improvement whilst creating a values based organisational culture and developing a professional and engaged team that delivers on our shared values; Progressive, Sustainable, One Team and Integrity.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

HOW TO APPLY

1. If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click apply now!
2. Please fill out the questions in the application page below.
3. On the following page you will have the opportunity to attach your resume and copies of applicable qualifications.
4. Please note that once you start to complete your online application you cannot save it and return to it later. We would recommend that you create your answers in a separate document (e.g. word) then copy your answers into this page when you're ready.
5. A panel will assess all applications for suitability against the essential criteria for the position. Once completed, an interview, skills assessment or task and reference checks may be undertaken. All candidates will be notified of the outcome via the email address you supply as part of your application.