Package: $72,822 -  $80382  per annum + 12% super (Grade 7 of the SMRC Salary System 2025-2026)

Position Description: Library Collections Officer

Applications close : 11.59pm Sunday 2nd November 2025

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: 

• Provide exceptional customer experience that is welcoming, responsive and inclusive and has the customer at the forefront of decision making.
• Assist in the efficient maintenance of the Libero Library Management System.
• Provide advice, collection knowledge and creative ideas to build innovative, relevant, topical, community-focused collections.
• In collaboration with other team members and the community, curate collections at the library in response to local community demographics, needs and interest.
• Support the community to access the library’s digital resources, including identifying digital content, aiding customers in the use of a wide range of technologies and promoting the resources.
• Support the Coordinator Library Services with the overall collection management and maintenance of the library’s collections.

About You: 

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Recognised Library Technician qualification in Information Science/Librarianship and have minimum two years in a library collection position, preferably a public library, is essential.
• Experience in the use of Libero Library Management System.
• Knowledge of collection management for both physical and digital materials and cataloguing standards.
• Strong digital literacy skills required to assist with the ongoing and changing technology needs of customers.
• Demonstrated ability to independently or as part of a team.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Current Class C drivers licence.

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.