- Lead and manage this busy community library
- Be part of a progressive library service
- Permanent Part Time role – 27.5 hours / week
We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join City of Ryde Libraries as the Team Leader – Gladesville Library. This is your chance to bring your leadership skills to this cosy, community focused library which also includes managing a 24 hour external Book Locker.
The purpose of this role is to deliver a consistent and responsive library service that meets the community’s needs and to provide leadership and operational management of the branch library. As a senior member of the library service you will contribute to the development and delivery of service improvements and to the achievements of the Library Strategic Plan.
The position is part time, 27.5 hours per week, working Tuesday to Saturday including Thursday evening. Library staff are required to wear a uniform which will be provided. Your commencing salary is negotiable in the range of 94,256.37 to $100,832.39 p.a. (plus Superannuation) pro rata, depending on your experience and qualifications.
The hours of work (below) are aligned with Gladesville Library’s opening hours:
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- support the Library Management Team by providing leadership and guidance with relation to people management processes including recruitment, staff development and performance improvement.
- lead and supervise the lending services function of the library and co-ordinate the rostering of staff.
- establish, foster and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
- manage the service desk and customer experience to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and seek assistance from specialist library staff as required.
- contribute to the senior library management team to improve service delivery by maintaining an awareness of current trends in public libraries and contributing to the strategic direction of the library service.
- proactively identify and meet community needs, ensuring that the collection, services and programs target current and emerging needs
For a full list of responsibilities, please see the Position Description
Essential criteria:
- degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and/or a degree level qualification in a related area with significant public library experience.
- current Working with Children check
- Class C Drivers Licence
- experience in the delivery of a high level public library and information service in a cross cultural customer service environment.
- proven people management and supervisory experience (minimum 2 years) in a public library or similar customer focused environment, including the supervision and performance management of staff.
- proven high level communication and interpersonal skills including report writing, procedure development, problem solving, negotiation and effective complaints handling skills and experience.
- experience in process improvement and leading/implementing change.
- understanding of current issues and trends in the library industry.
- knowledge of EEO principles, Privacy and Information Act.
If further information is required, contact Liz Wilkinson on (0422) 441 415 for a confidential discussion.
How to apply
Use our fast, easy to use on-line application process to apply today. In addition to answering the questions shown below, this position requires you to attach your Resume to complete the application process. Please note, you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Closing Date: Thursday 30th July 2026 at 11.30 pm
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