Library Collections and Shared Services Lead

Fitzroy Library (onsite, flexible)

Permanent - Full-time Position - 38 hours per week (RDO applicable for full time 38 hours per week only)

Band 6 - starting at $94,850.94 per annum + Super

• Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
• Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Yarra Libraries is seeking an experienced collections leader to join the leadership team and support effective collections development and technical services across all five library locations. We're looking for someone with a sharp attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset who can communicate and collaborate effectively within a team environment. This position is based at Fitzroy Library but may be asked to work at alternative locations as required.

Position Objectives

• Lead the development, maintenance and evaluation of collections, online resources, English/LOTE in print and digital medium including e-books, e-audiobooks and other audio-visual resources.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate physical and online collections, to identify future resourcing requirements.
• Coordinate and continuously improve Technical Services operations including troubleshooting database and online resources.
• Administration and support of the Library Management System in line with Libraries Victoria Consortium policy, standards and procedure.
• Oversee the service of Libraries Australia Document Delivery (LADD) and support the Libraries Victoria consortium processes and procedures

Yarra Libraries provide a welcoming, inclusive and stimulating environment where lifelong habits of learning and self-expression are encouraged, a love of reading is nurtured, and where library users can meet their educational, informational and recreational needs. We pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and aim to make a positive impact in the lives of our staff and community.

For further information see the position description or contact Stephen Wright, Acting Coordinator Library Resources Technology & Operations on 9426 3125 or stephen.wright@yarracity.vic.gov.au

 703680 - Library Collections and Shared Services Lead - Community Strengthening - Position Description - March 2025.docx

In your application, please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter, provide a brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.

Applications close: Friday 30th May 2025 at 11:55pm. 

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.