Leadership Opportunity - Library Services

• Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in the South West
• Full time, monthly RDO
• $83,000 per annum plus super

The Shire of Capel Library network is the HEART of our community where all are welcome to learn, create and connect. We are looking for you to lead our team to continue to deliver our community-centred service, promoting innovation, partnership, and the development of our team. We are seeking a leader to deliver our vision, through the promotion of innovation, partnership, and a community-focused ethos, while nurturing and developing our brilliant team. If this sounds like you, we are willing to support you to attain your Library qualification while you drive our team toward success.

The Shire of Capel is located in the South West, halfway between Bunbury and Busselton. We are nestled between the beach and the forest and are one of the fastest growing coastal Shires in Australia. At the Shire we value Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork which underpin the way we work with our elected members, the community and each other.

As our Library Coordinator you will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of our library branches in Capel, Dalyellup and Boyanup, ensuring adequate staffing and resourcing. You will support, coach and develop our Senior Library team in the successful delivery of their portfolios, including collections, library programs, technology and archives and foster a collaborative, inclusive, values-drive team culture. You will also build partnerships and work to maximise community awareness of, and engagement with, the library service. You will support the effective management and continuous improvement of our library service through the development, monitoring and reporting of library usage and trends, budget and business plans.

With plans for future relocation and expansion of the Dalyellup Library into the planned Dalyellup Multipurpose Community and Youth Centre you be responsible for preparing and transitioning our team into this fantastic new facility!

As a team player you will use your friendly and flexible communication style to build and maintain strong working relationships within you team and across the organisation. Your dedication and commitment to quality customer service, personal resilience and professional approach will see you build and maintain an exemplary library service.

The rewards:

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• Flexibility and support
• Investment in you and your career
• An inclusive culture where all our people are valued, EEO, diversity and differences are respected
• A strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety
• Full time, 19-day work month
• Base salary circa $83,000 per annum dependent on skills, experience, and qualifications
• Annual leave loading of 17.5%
• Up to 14% Shire superannuation contribution
• Employee benefits program offering a wide range of discounts

For further position related requirements please refer to Position Description – Coordinator Libraries PDF (407KB). If you are viewing this ad in Seek the link may have been removed. Please view this vacancy on our website at capel.wa.gov.au/careers to access the position description.

We embrace diversity and encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds to join us in servicing our community for the future.

To be considered for this role you will be able to demonstrate:

• Behaviour that positively demonstrates the Shire’s HEART of: Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork
• Motivation to deliver the Shire's Vision and strategic goals through a commitment to Business Performance, Customer Focus and Service Quality
• Graduate Diploma or Degree library qualification as recognised by ALIA, or willingness to achieve
• Proven staff development and supervision experience
• A thorough understanding of the role and function of public libraries in the community and how they contribute to life-long learning.

Significant experience in frontline customer service and public libraries, and skills in technology applications, social media, library systems, eResources and information retrieval will be highly regarded.

Applicants who need assistance with their application or wish to discuss any potential barriers that may prevent them from applying are encouraged to contact Organisational Development on 9727 0222 to discuss.

Further position related enquiries can be directed to Brioney McLean, Manager Customer Relations & Libraries or Organisational Development on 9727 0222.  

 Applications close

9.00am on Monday 25 March 2024.

The Shire of Capel reserves the right to commence interviewing prior to the application close date and close this position for applications early should a suitable candidate be found.