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Are you a dynamic and contemporary leader with extraordinary dexterity in juggling a multitude of metaphorical balls, on fire, while riding a unicycle?  Are you on a never-ending quest to discover the treasures of evocative stories? 

Do you value diversity?

Do you devour books, delight in meeting people, and dream of overseeing fun program delivery?

Do you love talking all things digital evolution and making recommendations to your family and friends? 

Do you love spending quality time with your Ken Behrens community? 

Libraries ACT needs YOU!

The Branch Coordinator is a leadership role responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the branch, ensuring excellent customer service through exemplary staff management and motivation, impeccable facilities and merchandising management, and the highest levels of customer service. This position requires extensive liaison between Libraries ACT branches and operations, digital, lifelong learning, collections services and business administration areas, as well as with other businesses within Transport Canberra and City Services, other ACT Government directorates and external organisations.

Eligibility/other requirements:

• This position is mobile and position holders will routinely move between branches after set periods, For example: on an annual or bi-annual basis, as determined by the Libraries ACT.
• In addition to the above, willingness to work at any Libraries ACT location, and on occasion at short notice.
• This position works on a fortnightly roster that will include a weekend day shift.
• Willingness to wear a uniform and abide by the dress code.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of this role (see below for more detail).
• Familiarity with standard Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and social media.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Working with vulnerable people (WWVP) registration (act.gov.au)

Note: A Merit Pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months.

How to apply: Please provide a response to the Selection Criteria outlined in the attached Position Description, including a current curriculum vitae and contact details of referees.