Package: $70,701.76 - $78,041.52 + Super 11.5% (Grade 7 of the SMRC Salary System 2024-2025)

Position Description: Librarian

Applications close 11:59pm, Thursday 5 December 2024

About The Region: The Snowy Monaro region is a unique and culturally diverse region of south-east NSW.  From our history of the Snowy Hydro Scheme, our proud agricultural industry and popular ski resorts, we are a region that has a lot to offer.  With fantastic lifestyle choices, whether you are an adventure seeker or prefer the finer things in life, we really can offer it all, and all within close proximity to our nation’s capital Canberra. The Snowy Mountains region is packed with year-round experiences with so much more than snow sports and alpine walks. Glorious wildflowers blanket the alpine landscape of Kosciuszko National Park during summer, and if you love adventure sports there's rock climbing, kayaking, caving, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, and 4WD touring activities to get your heart racing. Explore the famous Snowy River, and go skiing or snowboarding on the slopes of Perisher and Thredbo - or camp under the stars at some of the most picturesque campgrounds in NSW. You'll never forget the rugged alpine scenery of Australia's largest national park. Snowy Monaro Regional Council employs over 450 staff from all walks of life and working with us will give you the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful surrounds, progress your career and make a difference in our local community.  

About the Role: 

• Ensure the timely and accurate collection and reporting of data and statistics as required.
• Collaborate with the Coordinator Library Services to ensure the programs are reflective of the Snowy Monaro Regional Libraries.
• Sound knowledge of and ability to communicate across teams about collections (online and physical) for the community in a public libraries.
• Keep up to date with current developments in the field/industry.
• Understanding of issues relating to lifelong learning, literacy and recreation.
• Assists with regular community needs assessment to identify community needs, in order to create tailored services and programs to address these identified needs.
• Support cooperative relationships with identified Council, government and community groups and gain engagement in library programs and services.
• Assist with the development and implementation of effective strategies to ensure Snowy Monaro Regional Libraries equitable, dignified access and inclusion for all members of the community.
• Commitment to Snowy Monaro Regional Council Values and adherence to Council policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to EEO policies and procedures
• Undertake projects as directed.
• Ensure that the Coordinator Library Services is informed of any issues which may affect staff, the community and/or service delivery.
• Promote information sharing and knowledge transfer to drive evidence-based decision-making, enhance capability and optimise capacity
• Contribute to the performance of Council: demonstrate professional conduct, make the best use of knowledge, experience and skills and be accountable for own decisions and actions
• Contribute to a safe workplace: comply with legislative and organisational requirements and be accountable for own decisions and actions

About You: 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) or Certificate III qualification or above, in Events Management or a related discipline with demonstrated contemporary experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, programs and tasks.
• Demonstrated experience in facilitating programs in a library or learning setting, with public speaking experience.
• Proven ability to work effectively in both a team environment or with minimum supervision.
• Demonstrated experience with emerging technologies and applications used in STEM education.
• Computer literacy and understanding of common software packages (Microsoft Office) and social media applications.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships to achieve outcomes that contribute to the achievement of the organisation’s strategic goals.
• Current Class C drivers licence.
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.

Desirable criteria:

• Experience in local government.

How to Apply:

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume through the Apply link. Please use your cover letter to address the essential and desirable criteria, as outlined in the Position Description.

Tip: Good applications will demonstrate that you have what is needed to be successful in this role.  You can use your cover letter to highlight your skills, abilities and experience, and how they meet the requirements of the job, as well as introducing yourself and explaining why you want to work with us here at Council.

Enquiries 

For any enquiries relating the role, please contact our Recruitment Officer
Email: careers@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au
Ph: 1300 345 345

At Snowy Monaro Regional Council, we are committed to providing EEO and embracing diversity. We are an inclusive workforce which reflects the unique region, community, and customers we serve. In addition to providing an encouraging and positive environment, Council is a smoke free work environment.

Please advise us if you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process or perform the requirements of the role.