Outreach and Programs Librarian

Penrith - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the role

The Penrith City Library Service provides an array of informational educational and recreational resources and services for residents and visitors through three branch libraries a home library service community events and pop-up libraries childrens and adult programming physical and digital collections local history collections and programs and a toy library service. Resident surveys consistently show Penrith City Council libraries to be one of the Citys most popular services.

To contribute to the delivery of a high quality efficient and customer focused library service for the community by providing outstanding support across all library branches as rostered. This role encompasses the supervision and management of the Home Library Service for eligible residents along with the planning implementation and promotion of engaging library programs and events both within library facilities and at external venues. It also involves fostering and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders to deliver inclusive and meaningful programs tailored to adult audiences. Additionally the role supports the development and ongoing review of policies and procedures related to Home Library Services and adult programming across all branches.

Essential criteria

Relevant degree qualifications with eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association or equivalent
Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing a home library service or similar
Experience in successfully sourcing promoting and delivering a diverse range of library programs and workshops for adult audiences
Strong project management and administrative skills with a proven ability to manage concurrent tasks and work to deadlines
Strong supervisory skills and experience to lead a team with diverse responsibilities
Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using library systems online databases digital platforms and electronic resources
Current Class C Driver Licence

Commencing salary: $92765 per annum plus 12% Superannuation

You will be required to undertake employment checks which may include a Criminal History Check Qualification Check Working with Children Check Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council for review in order to progress through the recruitment process.

Visit to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City submit your application please apply online using the link below.

In addition to a cover letter and resume applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to theselection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initialapplication. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date.Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

About us

At Penrith City Council were passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life so were here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits including:

A range of flexible work arrangements
18 weeks paid maternity leave
Health and wellbeing leave
15 days personal leave
Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
Diverse salary packaging
Free access to all Ripples venues
And much much more!

For further information about the position please contact Barjinder Kaur Library Programs Supervisor on.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation for more information about this please see ourwebsite.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.