Enjoy a varied role in our busy community libraries.

Provide leadership to the weekend team.

Opportunity for involvement in library programs.

Do you enjoy working across multiple libraries and with a range of team members?

Are you keen to take the lead on busy Saturdays in a vibrant community library setting?

Are you passionate about delivering a unique suite of children’s programs in a newly refurbished, engaging, and interactive children’s area?

We have a rare and exciting opportunity to join City of Ryde Libraries as the Branch Support and Weekend Supervisor. This part‑time position will work at Gladesville and North Ryde Libraries.

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 to the weekend team at North Ryde Library. As a supervisory member of the library service, you will play an significant role in the development and delivery of service improvements and to the achievements of the Library strategic plan.

Role

We are seeking a motivated professional with strong operational leadership skills, a collaborative, inclusive approach and a passion for innovative community engagement that will contribute to the ongoing vision for the North Ryde and Gladesville branch libraries.

This position is 21 hours per week and involves weekly rostered evening and weekend shifts.

Hours

Tuesday: 12:30 – 5:00 pm (12:30 – 4:00 pm)

Thursday: 4:00 – 7:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 – 2:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 – 2:00 pm

Your commencing salary is negotiable between $78,763.01 and $86,089.81 pro rata plus Superannuation depending on your experience and qualifications,



with opportunities for annual salary progression based on your performance.

Responsibilities

- Providing professional and responsive customer and information services including readers advisory, promotion of library service and programs, and the development and maintenance of community relationships.
- Providing leadership to the North Ryde Library team on Saturdays and to the Gladesville Library team as required.
- Conducting early literacy programs and supporting specialist children’s programs in our newly refurbished spaces.
- Liaising with Team Leaders and staff from other library sections to ensure consistency of service quality and assist the development of library‑wide innovations.

Qualifications

- Completion of a Diploma or higher in Library and Information Services with significant work experience in a library.
- Current Working with Children check.
- Class C Driver’s Licence.
- Experience in the delivery of a high‑level public library and information service in a cross‑cultural customer service setting.
- Proven supervisory experience in a public library or similar customer‑focused environment.
- Proven experience in operational administration such as producing rosters.
- High‑level communication and interpersonal skills including 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 Act and Information Act.

Application Details

Contact Liz Wilkinson on for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: Thursday 30th July at 11:30pm

City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety.

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