Library Programs Officer

City Life | Information Management/Library PremiumRecquatic Membership | 13% Superannuation This position is classified as a PACS Band 6 ($85,494 - $91,666) under the City of Kwinana’s structured remuneration system. What’s On Offer An exciting opportunity exists for a creative and energetic individual to join Library Services team at the City of Kwinana. As our new Library Programs Officer, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of high quality, relevant library programs and events that build community capacity and promote lifelong learning in a customer centric environment. We are seeking an experienced library professional to build strong relationships with internal teams and external agencies, organisations and stakeholders to create a sense of place and focus for community celebration. This position also plays an active role in networking groups with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on community aspirations. Who Are We? The City of Kwinana is a thriving ocean‑side community at the heart of Western Australia’s major industrial development and has the second fastest growing population within any local government area in the state. The City has seen extensive redevelopment including new residential areas, schools, retail precincts, community facilities and transport links that continue to transform Kwinana into a unique and livable city. This is an opportunity to make some significant contributions to the City and progress your career. What You’ll Need To make an impact in this role, the successful candidate will have: Experience in a similar role. Sound experience researching, developing, implementing and reviewing high quality, responsive and customer‑focused community programs and events. Developed interpersonal, negotiation, communication and influencing skills. Experience in stakeholder engagement and managing successful partnerships. Experience promoting and marketing programs in an innovative way. Developed analytical, evaluation and report writing skills. Tertiary qualification in library and information studies, community development, events management, recreation or a related field and/or substantial experience in a similar related role. Demonstrated ability to mentor, motivate and train volunteers and staff in a customer‑centric environment. Possession of a Driver’s Licence, Police Clearance and willingness to obtain an Apply First Aid Certificate. Ability to work after hours as needed. What’s In It For You At the City of Kwinana you will enjoy a true work‑life balance, with access to flexible working arrangements and a fantastic workplace culture borne from a collaborative team environment. Other perks include, but are not limited to: A fantastic workplace, recently ranked alongside the top 10% of the most constructive local governments in Australia and New Zealand for workplace culture Competitive salary plus 13% superannuation. A robust employee wellness program with initiatives designed to support employees’ physical and mental wellbeing. A generous Celebration and Recognition Policy for employees. The opportunity for flexible working arrangements. Career development, training opportunities and study support. Premium Kwinana Recquatic Centre membership. This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career and make a significant contribution to the growing and changing community at the City of Kwinana. Want To Know More To be considered for this position, applicantsmust submit a CV, a cover letter and a statement addressing the relevant Selection Criteria with specific examples in no more than two (2) pages. For more information relating to the position please call Samantha Hay, Library Programs Senior Team Leader on . Apply online - Click the green 'Apply' button below. The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date, and will not accept or consider late applications. EEO Statement The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique workforce. Applicants from diverse backgrounds, such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The City also strives to be a customer centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best‑practice customer service. The City has the goal of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke‑free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City’s current Industrial Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on or . Medical Screening As part of the City’s recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre‑employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screentest. #J-18808-Ljbffr