Coordinator Library Services
Full Time Permanent
Located at our family friendly Byford library
Family Friendly - 9-day Fortnights / Hybrid WFH / Paid Parental Leave!
12% Super - Choose to co-contribute and receive up to 18%!
Avoid the city chaos and embrace the family friendly atmosphere of Byford!
Use your proven background in library management to help shape our rapidly growing Shire.
Join us at "The Shire"
Here at "The Shire" we live and breathe our values of Accountability, Collaboration and Trust to proactively support our fellow employees and our local community.
Join our team as a Library Coordinator Extraordinaire.
Are you a librarian with a passion for progress?
Elevate your career to new heights with us!
Lead the way in library operations, curating knowledge, organising events, and inspiring the community.
If you're ready to turn the page to the next chapter of your career, apply now and let the adventure begin!
As the Co-ordinator Library Services, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of library learning programs to our community, as well as facilitating relevant literacy and learning opportunities for people of all ages within the community.
Some of your key duties will include.
In this role you will have the following accountabilities:
Lead, support and coach individuals and teams to deliver great services and programs that create a positive customer and visitor experience
Deliver friendly, community-focused library and information services and programs
Build strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders




Support the day-to-day administration and operations of the Branch Library
Help deliver the goals of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Library Services in line with approved plans, policies, procedures and guidelines
Contribute to the Shire's future planning, especially around the needs of our local community.
Our preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate the following experiences and skillset:
Tertiary qualifications in librarianship
Strong experience delivering and promoting community-focused library services and programs, with the confidence to support positive change in modern library services.
Great people skills, with explicit and confident communication both in person and in writing.
A practical approach to problem-solving, along with the ability to motivate, lead and support teams to perform at their best and enjoy their work.
A good understanding of automated library management systems, along with knowledge of local government policies and procedures, would be a bonus.
The Important Stuff!
We will negotiate a great salary with you up to
$102,650
depending on the experience you bring to the role.
Not only will you have the opportunity to swap the city chaos for our fabulous natural environment and quiet rural outlook,



but here are also some other great benefits:
Free local gym membership
If you choose to contribute additional super, we will match up to 3% as a co-contribution
Wellness programs including Fitness passport
Free counselling, health assessments and health insurance discounts, annual flu vaccination and skin cancer screening
Two additional Local Government days off per year
The option of Purchased Leave
Salary packaging options, including novated leasing
Professional development opportunities - study leave and study assistance
Free Onsite Parking
About the Shire!
With the Administration office located in Mundijong just 45 minutes from the Perth CBD on the picturesque backdrop of the Darling Scarp, our Shire is one of the fastest growing Local Governments in Australia.
Our newly established library is located on Southwest Highway, Byford.
Our community come from all walks of life and so do we.
We hire outstanding people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do but because it makes our organisation stronger.
Where do I apply?
Applications close midday on
Wednesday 26 August ****
, but we are reviewing applications as they come in so the position may close earlier than expected.
We recommend you apply as soon as possible.
We encourage applications from all areas, including Mandurah, Peel and Pinjarra regions.
Note: The Shire will collect personal information from you during the recruitment process, which will only be used or disclosed when required to effectively process your application.

📌 Coordinator Library Services (Perth)
🏢 Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale
📍 Perth