About the Opportunity:

The Systems & Collections Officer will oversee the daily operations of the collections team, ensuring efficient execution of tasks related to collection development and acquisitions. This role supports the Collections Librarian in maintaining relevant, inclusive, and accessible library collections that meet community needs.

Key tasks:

• Coordinate a team of Systems & Collections assistants, motivating and monitoring performance against work outcomes.
• Supervise and troubleshoot the resources receipting process as needed and provide support to the Collections Librarian for invoicing.
• Provide on-the-job training to library staff in processing, receipting, mending, and weeding of library collections.
• Assist the Collection Development Librarian with material selection for specialised subject areas, and order customer suggestions for purchase.

About YOU

• You are a library professional with experience in public libraries and a strong commitment to helping the community. You believe in the ALIA statement of free access to information for everyone
• You take pride in your work and have a keen eye for detail
• You are resourceful and confident in identifying issues, proposing solutions, and improving workflows
• You are ready to supervise your own team, providing constructive feedback and on-the-job training to motivate and develop others.

Mandatory prerequisites:

• Diploma of Library and Information Services or equivalent allowing for ALIA professional membership - Library Technician (ALIATec).
• Minimum three (3) years' of experience working in a library.
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre card).
• Ability to work within a library roster, including evenings and weekends.

Why join us?

At City of Darwin, we're passionate about building and sustaining a high-performance culture that motivates our people to deliver exceptional results. You will align with and flourish in a fast-paced environment that focuses on strategic outcomes and embraces collaboration and innovation.

Your hard work will be rewarded with a competitive remuneration package and generous leave entitlements. This position has a base salary of $81,784.36 per annum, plus superannuation.

To apply:

For further information regarding this role, please read full position description or contact Karen Messenger 8930 0251 during business hours.

Please note, only applicants that are shortlisted for this role will be contacted.

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• Phone: (08) 8930 0689
• Email: recruitment@darwin.nt.gov.au

Applications close on 2 January 2025