Library Events

Double Bay, New South Wales Full-time Description Salary up to $121,405.84 per annum plus superannuation. 35 hours per week with a three weekly RDO, and potential to work from home 1 day per 3-week roster Join a state-of-the‑art library service based in Double Bay, walking distance from Edgecliff Train Station About The Role We have an exciting opportunity available at Woollahra Libraries for a creative and dynamic leader for our Library Events & Programs Team on a permanent, full‑time basis. In this role you will lead a team of Library Community Engagement Officers in the delivery of inspiring library events and programmes that support diverse groups in the community and foster lifelong learning in our beautiful library spaces located in Double Bay, Paddington and Watsons Bay. You will also support the Home Library Service and Volunteer Program Supervisor to ensure the delivery of a successful Home Library Service and a mutually beneficial volunteer programme. A key part of your role will be to coordinate the delivery of signature events and programmes including but not limited to outreach events (eg Double Bay Festival) and the Woollahra Digital Literary Award. About You We are looking for a professional that embraces internal and external partnerships and always looks for opportunities for continuous improvement. You thrive in fast paced work environment and are committed to providing excellent customer service. You are a high achiever with: Tertiary qualifications in Events Management, Library and Information Studies or Knowledge Management or equivalent experience. Demonstrated experience in developing and managing a variety of events and programmes for the community within a cultural institution. Demonstrated skills and experience in leading a small team, with experience in implementing change. Proven project management and budget management experience. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including report writing and social media, with the ability to effectively liaise, consult and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders. Competency in all MS office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher. Commitment to providing excellent customer service. Ability to work independently and contribute to a larger team. Current Working with Children check. Current C Class Drivers Licence. This position is subject to child protection screening and a pre‑employment medical check. How To Apply Apply online by clicking the link below. You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria. If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire. You will be able to upload 2 documents only. For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to For further information about the role, please contact Jenn Martin, Library Experience Coordinator on during business hours. CLOSING DATE 11:59pm on Sunday, 23 November 2025 Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr