Information and Local Studies Coordinator

Temporary Part Time - Job Share Position - 12 months - 17.5 hours per week  

Salary: $1,683 to $1,884 per fortnight (based on 35 hours a fortnight), plus superannuation

Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience

Our dynamic Library Service is seeking an approachable, self-motivated and experienced librarian to develop and maintain our Information and Local Studies services.

About us

Hornsby Shire is located on Sydney's upper north shore, approximately 25 kilometres north of the CBD. Known as the ‘Bushland Shire’, our local government area is characterised by bushland comprising national park, major waterways, natural reserves and rural landscape. The rest of the Shire combines urban, rural and open spaces.

About the role

You will lead a team that provides a high quality library service for the information, education and cultural needs of the community. You will also have an understanding of resources held in the local studies, family history and archival collections, and have the ability to promote and market our library services to the community.  

About you

You are an enthusiastic, customer focused professional with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.  

The ability to lead and motivate a team and to work independently is critical to the success of this role.  You have high levels of accuracy and the ability to meet agreed deadlines.  You will have demonstrated ability deliver effective local studies and information services.  Highly developed research skills are essential to this position.

Completion of a degree in information science or its equivalent accepted by the Australian Library and Information Association for professional membership is an essential qualification for the position. You must have or be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check number.

Benefits of working with us!

We pride ourselves on having a fantastic culture with a genuine appreciation for work-life balance. Visit hornsby.nsw.gov.au/careers and click on "what we offer" to learn about the wonderful benefits available at Hornsby Council.

Please note that you must be double vaccinated to work in this position and to attend an interview.

For further information, please contact Cheryl Etheridge, Manager, Library and Community Services, on 9847 6801.

Closing date: 13 May 2024 at 11.30pm