Systems & Resources Librarian

Shape your future, your way – with Moree Plains Shire Council.

Looking for more than just a job? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you’ll step into a role where your work matters – to your team, your community, and your career. We’re a forward-thinking Council with a bold vision for growth, innovation and liveability. Join us and enjoy a dynamic work environment, genuine work-life balance, and the chance to make a real impact where it counts.

Whether you’re driven by career development, community connection or a tree-change lifestyle with real opportunity – this is where it all comes together.

• Permanent Full-Time - 35 hours per week
• Attractive salary ranging from $1,770.30 up to $2,138.90 per week (+ Superannuation), depending on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience.
• 12% Superannuation Contribution.
• Location - Moree

WHY CHOOSE COUNCIL?

• Job Security & Stability – Local government roles offer long-term employment prospects backed by a stable funding base and clear governance structures.
• Award-Based Pay & Benefits – Competitive salaries under the NSW Local Government (State) Award and generous leave entitlements (including annual, personal, parental, and long service leave).
• Great Work-Life Balance – Rostered Day Off Every 3 Weeks - An extra 17 days off a year. 
• Professional Development & Career Pathways – Funded training, study assistance, and clear progression opportunities across diverse roles and departments within Council.
• Community Impact – The chance to directly contribute to the liveability, growth, and sustainability of the Moree Plains region, with work that makes a tangible difference to residents.
• Inclusive & Supportive Workplace Culture – A collaborative environment that values diversity, equity, and employee wellbeing.
• Regional Lifestyle Benefits – Enjoy the affordability, community spirit, and relaxed pace of regional NSW living, with less congestion and more connection.
• Access to discounted gym memberships and special rates across an extensive network of fitness facilities (gyms, pools, etc.) which supports the health and wellbeing of our staff and their families.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Moree Plains Shire Council connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster. Learn more at The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

At Moree Plains Shire Council, we are seeking a solutions-oriented, resourceful, and collaborative information professional to join us as our Systems & Resources Librarian. If you are passionate about optimizing library platforms, managing modern digital collections, and driving regional library innovation, this is your opportunity to lead impactful library services across the Big Sky Libraries network.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager Community, Culture & Libraries, you will provide specialist leadership and coordination of library collections, digital platforms, and systems across the regional network. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating the collection development process, ensuring resources remain current, relevant, and aligned with customer demand.
• Overseeing Big Sky Libraries (BSL) consortia management, including facilitating the exchange process, cataloguing, and distribution of collections.
• Administering the Library Management System to ensure data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with the Privacy Act 1988.
• Managing online platforms and tools to maximise functionality and user engagement while identifying new technological solutions.
• Leading major projects, such as LMS upgrades and stock takes, ensuring timely completion across teams.
• Financial oversight, including monitoring resource and project budgets, expenditure reporting, and sourcing funding.
• Supervising and mentoring library employees, fostering a cohesive and high-performing team environment.
• The location for this role is the Moree Community Library, Moree, with a requirement for travel between Big Sky Libraries branches.

For more information, please download the position description --> CLICK HERE. 
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About You

You are a professional who thrives on process improvement and technological innovation. You possess the ability to provide expert guidance to both staff and library users while exercising sound judgement in a changing environment.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Bachelor of Information Studies (or equivalent) with eligibility for ALIA professional membership, combined with extensive experience in library services or a similar discipline.
• Advanced skills in e-resources, cataloguing standards, and library management systems (Spydus experience is highly regarded).
• Proven record in supervising, training, and motivating a cohesive team.
• Strong skills in budget oversight, task prioritization, and process improvement.
• Willingness and ability to travel across Big Sky Libraries branches for meetings and training.

Required Clearances & Licences:

• Working with Children Check.
• Pre-employment medical check (including drug and alcohol testing).
• Current NSW Class C Driver Licence (desirable).

Ready to Apply?

If you want a secure, rewarding role where you can lead digital innovation across regional libraries, we want to hear from you! Apply now!