Employment type: Full time, permanent
Hours per week: 35
Remuneration: Band 6 Library salary from $101,297.00 per annum, superannuation and a fortnightly RDO
Location: This role is required to work across multiple locations throughout the Wyndham municipality, with potential for a hybrid arrangement.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small team, to promote and extend the Wyndham City Library service from the Pop Up Library Van, to outlying and targeted areas of Wyndham. Reporting to the Coordinator Library Programs and working as part of the Library Programs unit, this role is responsible for leading the Library Outreach team to deliver high quality library services at locations some distance from a physical library. This outreach service includes delivery of activities for children and adults to engage them in lifelong learning, improve literacy skills and to build social connections and improve wellbeing. Membership sign-up and borrowing from the van are also a key part of the service. As well as delivering regular morning programs, the van attends major festivals and significant events. Some weekend and evening work will be required on an ad hoc basis, including a regular Saturday morning shift every 6 weeks at a Library location.
You will work with the team to:
- identify the needs and interests of the community in specific areas
- develop and enhance partnerships with internal and external stakeholders that encourage and promote library participation
- plan and deliver a range of activities to the Wyndham community, with a focus on isolated or areas at some distance from a physical library
- Key duties of the role are:
- leading the Library Outreach Team to deliver high quality library outreach programs and services
- overseeing library outreach programs and services to ensure they align with established objectives and budgets
- planning, organising, and managing your own work as well as delegating tasks to team members
- overseeing the occupational health and safety of those working on the van and the maintenance and any upgrades of the van
- working with colleagues to oversee the staff roster and Van recruitment
- managing the Van budget within time and budget constraints
Our ideal candidate will be an experienced leader who has a collaborative approach, excellent communication and organisational skills and a good understanding of library programs and services. They will have a positive and flexible outlook.
What your day may look like:
- Liaise with rostering officer to ensure any gaps are filled
- Attend Van program at community centre
- Drive to library to attend team meeting
- Provide guidance and support to Band 5 Outreach Librarian or Band 4 Library Programs and Support Officer around new outreach initiatives
- Plan for participation in an upcoming festival
- Complete administration tasks such as approving leave, purchasing resources
- Prepare report on activities over the previous quarter
What you will bring:
- Degree or Graduate Diploma in Information Management or equivalent with some relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications and substantial relevant experience
- Experience working with and engaging with people from diverse social, cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Demonstrated experience leading staff to achieve positive outcomes
- Demonstrated experience partnering with internal and external departments/stakeholders
- Up-to-date knowledge of library trends regarding the delivery of programs and services
- High level administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and manage difficult situations effectively
If you progress past the interview stage, you may be required to complete pre-employment screening, which may include police checks, a medical, qualification verification, and an Australian work rights check.
Why join Wyndham
We are one of Australia’s fastest growing and most diverse cities.
By 2040, we will have more than 500,000 residents and 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.
Look at our job opportunities and you may be surprised at what you discover: a future-focused culture, a sense of purpose and possibility, and real opportunities to strengthen our diverse community. It all adds up to make Wyndham City a great place to belong.
Our people are our most valued asset. We are focused on building a culture that empowers every person to do their best work. Flexibility is built right into our DNA and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive workplace that celebrates a diverse workforce.
How to apply
Please apply online by submitting your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via the provided link.
Applications close at 11:59PM on Sunday, 11 May 2025.
If you have further role-specific questions, please contact Elizabeth Arkles, Coordinator Library Programs and Services on 8734 8999.
Wyndham City Council is committed to providing a recruitment experience that is fair, inclusive, and accessible. If you have specific accessibility needs or general recruitment enquiries, please contact our Careers team via careers@wyndham.vic.gov.au or 03 9394 6860.
Child Safe Organisation
Wyndham City Council has zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation which is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Additionally, we are committed to fostering a culture of safety within the Council, which includes the inclusion and empowerment of Aboriginal children, their families, and communities. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Wyndham City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion and embrace individual uniqueness. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, while providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
Wyndham has one of the largest Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in the Western Region, with a rich and diverse history. We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. To read more about Wyndham City’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan, please visit our website.
