- 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.

Working Hours

Tuesday and Wednesday: 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Thursday: 12:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Key Responsibilities

- Support the Library Management Team by providing leadership and guidance with regard 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 programmes target current and emerging needs.

Key Qualifications

- Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent recognised by ALIA, or a degree level qualification in a related area with significant public library experience.
- Current Working with Children check.
- Class C Drivers Licence.
- Experience delivering a high level public library and information service in a cross‑cultural customer service workplace.
- 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.
- 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.

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Sa fety.

Closing Date: Thursday 30th July 2026 at 11.30 pm

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📌 Team Leader Librarian Gladesville (City of Ryde)
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