Join our Team as the Librarian at the Shire of Toodyay!
The Shire is seeking an experienced Librarian to lead our Library Service. Located in an iconic heritage listed building, the Toodyay Library is a welcoming, community meeting place for people of all ages with a number of programs and activities currently on offer. Its an exciting time as we are looking to expand and invigorate the library service and engage with local writers, creatives and community groups to provide additional programs and activities for community members to enjoy.
Our vision; to create a workplace where our culture is positive, our people are inspired, and our teams perform at their best. We are committed to supporting our staff to grow, learn, and develop, ensuring that everyone can achieve their full potential.
Why Toodyay?
The Shire of Toodyay is a beautiful semi-rural Shire on the Avon River in the Central Wheatbelt just outside of the metro region and 45 minutes from Midland. The Shire has experienced strong growth and development over the recent years with a thriving CBD and active, engaged community.
What You'll Do:
- Plan and implement community focused services and programs that are responsive to community needs
- Complete all relevant reporting requirements for the state government/State Library and the Shire
- Lead the library service to ensure it is administered and resourced to a contemporary standard
- Evaluate library activities to ensure they comply with statutory and regulatory requirements and recommend and implement improvements that will benefit the community.
What You’ll Bring:
- Previous experience in a similar role – local government experience desirable
- Highly developed administrative skills
- Well developed ICT skills
- Highly developed interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills including influencing and advocating
- Well developed written skills including the creation of professional report writing and presentations
- Well developed leadership skills, the ability to resolve conflict and work effectively with others
- Initiative, creativity and adaptability
- Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and ensure attention to detail
Why You’ll Love It:
- Make a real impact in a close-knit community.
- Work in an iconic and heritage listed building with a supportive and enthusiastic team.
- Enjoy a role where your work truly matters.
- Flexible hours/days available – part-time role (45 hours a fortnight)
Selection Criteria
Essential
- Minimum Cert IV Library and Information Services
- Current WA ‘C’ Class driver’s licence.
- National Police Clearance.
- Pre-employment medical.
Desirable
- Previous experience in local government/library services and/or experience using the Spydus system
For further information, please contact the Shire via email at records@toodyay.wa.gov.au or Sandra Watson on 08 9574 9300.
Applications should be marked “CONFIDENTIAL – ‘Shire Librarian’ and forwarded to the Chief Executive Officer at the Shire of Toodyay by mail, in person, via email or through the Seek platform here.
Written applications should be addressed to the CEO at the Shire of Toodyay as follows:
Chief Executive Officer
Shire of Toodyay
15 Fiennes Street (PO Box 96)
TOODYAY WA 6566
Complete the Applicant Declaration contained in this package and ensure it accompanies the above with your application.
Applications close at 4.00pm on Friday 4 April 2025.
Thank you for your interest in the position of Shire Librarian with the Shire of Toodyay.
Aaron Bowman
Chief Executive Officer |