Library Supervisor Beerwah

Library Supervisor Beerwah
Sunshine Coast Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic and talented Library Supervisor to manage the Beerwah branch and help deliver a warm and welcoming customer experience for our community.

Permanent Part-time

Closes in 6 days

Closes Sun 1 September 2024

Closes

Sun 1 September 2024

Category

Arts, Heritage & Libraries

Location

Sunshine Coast

Type

Permanent Part-time

$103K – $107K Total Remuneration Package (pro-rata)

$+1K – $+5K Base Salary (pro-rata)

Location: Beerwah Library

Vacancy No: 5361

Permanent - Part time

Applications close: Monday, 1+ August 2024 11:5+pm AEST

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

Arts, Heritage and Libraries branch role is to enrich the lives of residents and visitors by providing arts and cultural leadership, opportunities, knowledge, development, connections and experience.

Contribute through excellent individual and team efforts, to the high quality customer service provided to the community and assist with the day-to-day provision of library operations, guiding the development and implementation of a frontline service delivery model that enhances the Customer experience.

Responsibilities include:

Manage all the operations within the library hub, facilitating excellence in customer service and maximising the efficient and effective utilisation of human, financial and other resources.
Manage the recruitment, training, motivation and development of staff to enhance teamwork and continue the delivery of high-quality services, programs and activities to the community.
Facilitate equitable access to community resources, information, funding opportunities and other professional services to develop the skills and networks to build the capacity of sustainable communities.
Provide input into the development and implementation of the Corporate Plan and other strategic planning for the whole branch by:
representing the interests and issues of the community and identifying gaps in Council’s community service provision through the delivery of library services, resources and facilities.
encouraging and supporting the development and implementation of new and innovative projects, programs, and services responsive to current and emerging community needs.
continuing to evaluate, review and redesign services and collections that balance community needs with corporate and operational priorities whilst meeting organisational reporting and budget requirements.
About you

As a professional in this field you will have tertiary qualifications in Library Science, Community Development, Management or other related discipline.

You will possess minimum 5 years of experience in a library environment and/or customer service environment or equivalent relevant experience.

Pre-Employment Medical Required

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Criminal History Check Required

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a +-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.
How to apply

Your written application should include:

A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
A current resume or curriculum vitae.
Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.

For specific enquiries contact Karen Ransley during business hours on 54++ 5403.


At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and ****** orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.

Applications close: 02/0+/2024 11:5+pm E. Australia Standard Time