Public libraries are needed more than ever by our communities to provide welcoming spaces and opportunities for learning, reading and social connection. Play a leading role in delivering these great services to the Wyndham community by joining us as the new Library Coordinator at Point Cook Library!

• Rewarding role leading the Point Cook Library Team
• Permanent Full Time 35 hours/week + RDO
• Salary from $101,297.04 plus super

We are Wyndham, one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.

Our people are hard at work designing the precincts, building the infrastructure, developing the policies and delivering the programs that will ensure the City is prepared to welcome over 200,000 new residents by 2040.

Shape new possibilities. Be part of something more.

A bit about the role

The position of Point Cook Library Coordinator is an exciting leadership role, responsible for the provision of a broad range of high-quality library services to the community. Point Cook Library is located in one of Wyndham’s Community Learning Centres, which also houses kinder, maternal and child health services, and a community centre. Your positive and professional approach will see you successfully lead the Point Cook Team and the operations of the library branch, work collaboratively with these co-located services, and ensure the delivery of quality frontline services in line with library policies and procedures.

This position leads a team of 20 staff on a day-to-day basis and is responsible for the rostering and operational management of the branch. You will have 11 direct reports comprising Library Customer Service Officers and Library Program Support Officers, and your supportive leadership will see you lead the team to successfully meet and achieve library service goals and objectives. Point Cook Library runs a number of community programs each day, and you will work closely with your colleagues in the Library Leadership Team to ensure the successful implementation of the programs timetable each term.

Working closely with other members of Library Operations Group, you will have an opportunity to work collaboratively to improve library processes and services across Wyndham Libraries covering a range of areas including customer service, branch collections, incident management, and staff professional development. You will prioritise health and safety, being actively involved in identifying, monitoring and responding to hazards and incidents that occur in the branch, and liaising with other teams in Council as needed to address and resolve any safety concerns.

Point Cook Library is a busy, dynamic environment, and your ability to problem solve on the fly and respond thoughtfully to challenging situations will be essential.

What you’ll deliver

• Positive and supportive leadership for the Point Cook Library Team.
• Effective management of the branch roster, budget and operations at one of Wyndham’s busiest libraries.
• Support for learning and engagement opportunities available at the library.
• A safe, welcoming space for the Point Cook community.
• Collaboration with other teams within the Community Learning Centre and across Council to realise the vision of community participation, lifelong learning, cultural development and wellbeing.
• Active participation in the planning and leadership of Wyndham City Libraries as part of the Library Operations and Leadership teams.

What you’ll bring

• Experience working in a leadership role, along with experience working in a public library setting.
• A continual improvement mindset and demonstrated experience delivering library services that effectively meet changing community needs.
• A positive, curious, and flexible approach, with a knack for problem solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a customer-centric approach to service delivery.
• An ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively as part of the broader libraries team.
• Tertiary qualifications in Librarianship, Information Management or equivalent.
• A current Working with Children Check.

What’s next?

If you think this role might be for you, we want to hear from you. Please apply by following the Apply Now button and sending us a cover letter and your resume.

To be considered for this role, your cover letter (maximum two pages in length) must detail your skills and experience as it relates to the points listed under ‘What you’ll bring… ‘

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Jenny McKnight, Acting Manger, Libraries and Community Centres, [email protected] or Clare Noonan, Operations Coordinator, [email protected], using the subject line: Library Coordinator - Point Cook enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm Sunday 29 September 2024.

We respect, acknowledge, value and celebrate the First Nations people, our heritage and cultural diversity. We are a proud inclusive employer; we encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities.

Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe, and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed. Wyndham has one of the largest First Nations communities in the Western Region. We welcome and encourage applications from First Nations people.