Branch Team Leader
Branch Team Leader
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
$ 87851 - 96771
1 Vacancy
Job Description
At Council we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children this includes conducting National Police Checks Working with Children Checks and through reference commitment to child safety is explained in CouncilsChild Safe Commitment Statement.
About the role
As the Branch Team Leader you will beresponsible for leading a team at any location in Parramatta Libraries.
We are creating an eligibility list if any position becomes available during this time for leading a team at any location in Parramatta Libraries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead branch staff oversee work experience programs and coordinate user education initiatives within established frameworks.
- Develop and maintain the branch collection participate in cataloguing manage physical resources and contribute to budgetary decisions.
- Supervise public IT resources provide access to online databases and offer research information and referral services.
- Coordinate & deliver community-focussed programs
- Manage physical resources and the environment to provide welcoming and attractive spaces for our library users
- Work closely with Branch Team Leaders and other library teams to Supervise and coach relevant staff liaise with other information and library staff
AboutYou
We are looking for someone with:
- Recognised qualifications in Information Science/Librarianship (eligible for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
- Demonstrated experience in staff management and achieving targets within a public library setting.
- Exceptional customer service strong teamwork and a comprehensive understanding of NESB and local community needs.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Comprehensive understanding and development of the diverse community needs.
Whats on offer:
We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $87851 to $96771 plus 12% superannuation.
In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:
- 14 weeks paid parental leave
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door discounted parking)
- Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time 3 additional leave days at Christmas 15 days sick/personal leave 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Health and Wellbeing programs (Fitness Passport flu shots etc.)
Want to know more
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attachedPosition Description.
Alternatively contactNeera Sahni email
How to apply
Candidates must apply online attaching acover letteraddressing the below questions:
- Outline your experience leading staff and delivering projects or meeting targets in a public library setting.
- Share a time when you worked effectively in a team and resolved a challenge.
- Provide an example of how you have delivered exceptional customer service in a previous role.
- What is your understanding of the needs of people from non-English speaking backgrounds (NESB) and how have you supported these needs in your work
A Paid Working with Childrens Check must be uploaded as part of your application.
Applications close9am Monday 14th July 2025and will not be accepted through any other medium.
As this is a child-related positionprohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply.
Council is committed to providing a child safe environment and is guided by theNSW Child Safe Standards Office of the Childrens more information on Councils Child Safe Framework please visitChild Safe City of Parramatta.
The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result.
Inclusion Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills experiences and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples women ADF veterans LGBTIQA and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
Employment Type
Full-Time
