Coordinator, Library Technology & Innovation

• Participation in 9-day fortnight scheme
• Permanent, Full Time (35 hours/week)
• Salary from $101,011 to $116,162 plus Super

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

Join City of Canada Bay Council to grow professionally, contribute to innovative projects, and make a positive impact in a dynamic environment.

About the role

As Coordinator for Library Technology & Innovation, you will play a critical role in ensuring the effective planning, management, and delivery of innovative technologies to support a contemporary library service. 

Key responsibilities, not limited to:

• Provide leadership and change management across the Library Team for effective enhancement, and adoption of library systems and technology
• Collaborate with internal departments and external contractors, and the community to ensure systems and technology is fit for purpose and complies with relevant standards and Council’s systems
• Assess, plan, implement, manage and maintain technology-based library solutions to maximise the benefit gained by staff and customers
• Manage contracts, tenders, and procurement processes related to technology projects and maintenance, ensuring compliance and effective vendor performance
• Manage budget allocations for library systems and technology, monitor expenditures, and optimize resource allocation
• Extract and analyse data from the libraries’ systems to determine usage and effectiveness of library services and resources
• Assist with delivery of technology-based library programs in consultation with the Library Operations Manager and Library Programs Manager
• Participate in the service point roster system, including evening and weekend work at designated service points to ensure quality customer service to members and visitors

About the person 
To be successful in this position, ideally you will have:

• Tertiary Qualifications and/or equivalent experience in information technology, computer science or a related field
• Demonstrated skills and experience in information technology planning and analysis including identifying benefits of potential solutions to library systems and community outcomes
• Ability to advocate for the use and benefits of information technology in libraries for process improvement and community benefits and outcomes
• Well-developed skills in research, analysis and preparation of high-quality strategies, project plans, documents and reports

What’s on offer

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $101,011 to $116,162 plus Super.

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include: 

• Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
• A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Significant leave benefits (9-day fortnight, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year, access to Long Service leave after 5 years)
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Yoga classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, Head Space, Skin Cancer Checks)
• And much, much more! 

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Lisa Benham on (02) 9911 6311 or email lisa.benham@canadabay.nsw.gov.au

How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by clicking 'begin' below. Applications close 11:30pm, 14 December 2024 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0238 or email grace.aberin@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups. 

 “Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.