Georges River Council has an excellent opportunity for a Librarian Research and Community History to join our team, based in Hurstville.
The Research and Community History team is responsible for the delivery of a community history service for internal and external customers and the management of the Local Studies collection and archive.

About the Role
The purpose of the Libarian Research and Community History is to develop and deliver research, training, programs, collections and other services to preserve the community history of the Georges River area. To work in partnership with other library teams, Council departments and community stakeholders to develop and ensure open access to Local Studies collections and information resources.
In this role you will:

• Deliver programs, training and general library duties at all Council libraries and other locations as required
• Undertake research, prepare reports, presentations, proposals and project plans
• Create and curate original content relating to community history for the Local Studies Collection, website, social media, publications and events
• Assist the ongoing maintenance of the Local Studies collection, Local Studies Management Plan and Disaster Preparedness Plan
• Establish, develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders within Council and the community to collect and preserve the history of the Georges River area

What we can offer you

• Permanent, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• Full time equivalent salary from $81,546.21 - $94,483.59 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependant on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• Option to work a 9-day fortnight (subject to operational requirements)
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave.
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

• Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Studies at librarian level, or an equivalent qualification, or working towards gaining qualifications
• Current Working with Children’s Check
• Demonstrated high level skills and experience in providing research or local studies services in public libraries or equivalent organisations
• Demonstrated skills in content creation and collection management
• Demonstrated high level skills and experience in providing research, including the proficient use of technology and digital resources
• Demonstrated high level skills and experience in providing quality customer service and working with customers from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated high level skills in written and verbal communication including effective business and historical writing, delivering presentations and training
• Demonstrated high level skills and experience in efficient time management, project planning and problem solving
• Demonstrated experience and consultation skills in building relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

• Qualification, or specialisation, in History, Applied Research, Records and Archive Management
• Knowledge of Georges River Local Government Area
• Proficiency in speaking a community language
• Experience in conducting oral histories and public programs

We are also excited to announce three new positions in our Research and Community History team. This is a rare opportunity to join a high performing team and really make the role your own.
We are also currently seeking the following roles to join the Library Officer Research and Community History:

• Team Leader Research and Community History
• Library Officer Research and Community History

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.
If you would like further information on this role, please contact Steph Gildaly, Coordinator Library Operations on 02 9330 6012.
Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Friday 25 October 2024 at 11.59 PM AEST.
Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.
Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.
We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.
Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.