Location: Nyngan, NSW
Employment Type: Part-Time (32.5 Hours per week)
Bogan Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic, organised and community focused Team Leader – Library to oversee the daily operations of the newly renovated Bogan Shire Library and lead our dedicated Library Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, delivering outstanding customer service, developing engaging community programs, and creating a welcoming environment that encourages learning, literacy and connection.
Why Join Us?
- A permanent full-time leadership role in our newly renovated library
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact through community programs, learning and literacy initiatives
- A supportive and welcoming team environment with strong community values
- Varied and rewarding work that combines leadership, customer service and community engagement
- A relaxed country lifestyle in a close-knit and friendly rural community
About The Role
As the Team Leader – Library, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the Nyngan Library, supervise library staff and help deliver welcoming, professional and community-focused library services. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supporting Library Assistants and other library staff
- Coordinating daily library operations and customer service delivery
- Managing library resources, including stock acquisition, cataloguing and presentation
- Planning and delivering community programs such as Story Time, Book Week and school holiday activities
- Promoting library services and community engagement initiatives
- Preparing reports, grant applications and program evaluations
- Supporting budget monitoring, grant expenditure and service planning
- Maintaining a welcoming, organised and accessible library environment
- Ensuring compliance with Council policies, child safety and WHS requirements
Salary and Benefits
- Grade 4: $1,299.42 – $1,504.28 per week
- 12% superannuation
- Generous leave entitlements
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Supportive and community focused workplace culture
What we’re looking for
You have:
- Experience supervising or coordinating staff
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong administrative and computer skills
- An ability to manage competing priorities and work independently
- Experience preparing reports, correspondence or grant documentation
- A commitment to creating positive community outcomes
Essential Requirements
- Certificate II in Library and Information Services or a related discipline, or equivalent specialised skills training and relevant experience
- Current Working With Children Check
- Current Class C, P1 or P2 Driver Licence
- Australian residency or a valid work visa permitting employment in Australia
Desirable
- First Aid Certificate
- Previous library experience
- Customer service experience
- Experience with stock ordering, receipting or cataloguing
- Local Government experience
Apply Now
If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please contact the People and Community Department on (02) 6835 9000.
Bogan Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments are made on merit to ensure the most suitable candidate is selected for the role.
