Collections Development Leader

About The Role:

Are you ready to lead the future of library collections Were seeking a Collections Development Leader to guide our Collections Development team and ensure our resources are inclusive relevant and accessible across all formats.

In this role youll guide a passionate team turn evidence-informed collection thinking into everyday practice and champion new sustainable approaches to how we build our collections. From managing vendor relationships and budgets to strengthening our digital community language and non-traditional collections youll ensure our resources reflect the diversity interests and needs of our community.

About You:

Youre a confident collaborative leader with a strong background in developing library collections. You thrive on operational excellence elevate the people experience and bring a clear vision for keeping collections fresh visible and engaging.

To succeed in this role you will:

• Lead and develop a high-performing collections team fostering capability. creativity and cross-functional collaboration.
• Deliver inclusive community-responsive collections across physical digital and emerging formats.
• Manage vendor relationships procurement processes and budgets to ensure quality and value.
• Use data insights and community feedback to inform collection decisions and drive continuous improvement.

About Our Organisation:

The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to around 130000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce wherever you are from you are home in the City of Charles Sturt.

We prioritise customer and employee experience and a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees our people and our community Means the World to us which highlights the importance of our places our people and our service to the community.

We work flexibly and support one another. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility works for you.

About Our Team:

Join our libraries team to connect discover and inspire our community every day. The team continues to grow across two new community hubs that host a wealth of books entertainment events and increasing resources for all ages. Join a passionate team with a love for literacy and all things learning.

The Detail:

The position is offered on a full-time permanent basis and is classified at Level 6 with a starting salary of $111989 per annum Super Annual Leave Loading.

A current unprohibited Working with Children Check must be maintained for the duration of the employment period in this prescribed position.

ClickApply for this jobto submit your application for this vacancy by

5.00pm Monday 16 February 2026.

Applications will be considered as they come in so submitting early is appreciated.

For further information about this vacancy please view the attached position description.

Enquiries about this position may be made to the following:

Adele Walsh Lead Coordinator Library Strategy

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