Senior Library Officer (Programs)

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can grow and develop while having the benefit of living in an idyllic North Coast location? Here at Clarence Valley Council, we strive to be a progressive employer that offers a rewarding and flexible work environment. Our vision is to create a community full of opportunity and our workforce is where we start to achieve our community aspirations.

Located in the Northern Rivers of NSW, we cover 10,441 square kilometres with the three major community hubs of Grafton, Yamba and Maclean. We are one of the biggest employers in the Valley and can offer you a rewarding career and a new lifestyle. Our goal is to be the employer of choice in the Valley, creating opportunities for those who live here already and for those who want to move here.

We are in an exciting period of transformation with a focus on employee engagement, satisfaction and delivering exceptional services and facilities for the community.

We strive to lead with openness and courage and want you to be part of that journey.

So come and join the team while enjoying all that Clarence Valley has to offer you and your family.

Learn more about living in the Clarence Valley here.

What you need to know...

• permanent full time - 70 hours per fortnight
• the package: $68,398 to $81,565 plus superannuation per annum
• location: Grafton, NSW
• flexible work options for a healthy work/life balance 
• enjoy the benefits of flex time 
• access to fitness passport 

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to serve your community?

Are you looking for a new position with lots of variety, an integral role within a supportive and friendly team, and contributing to an organisation that delivers the community's aspirations? 

Do you like a variety of work in a fun quirky environment surrounded by books? 

Do you enjoy getting out and about, being with and developing a diverse team of individuals across a variety of locations? Then this position is for you.

This position will: 

• Liaise and partner with stakeholders in the development of library initiatives in line with CRL Strategic Plan. 
• Provide a professional level of reference and readers advisory customer service to the Clarence Valley community.
• Develop and manage the library programs budget to maximise effective and efficient service delivery now and into the future.
• Develop and deliver presentations and library related projects to both internal and external groups.
• Provide specialist advice and reports on programs and events and activities in relation to current trends in public library service provision.
• Participate in professional library networks and ensure dissemination of current advice and trends amongst library staff.
• Keep abreast of the trends in technological innovation and their application in public libraries to provide efficient and effective use of technology as an integral feature of the library’s service to the target groups.
• Develop, implement and coordinate programs, events and activities across Clarence Valley Libraries 

Download the position description here.

To be considered for this position you will need to:

• Address the essential criteria
• Attach a cover letter (2 pages maximum) and an up-to-date resume (5 pages maximum) that clearly details your skills & experience as relevant to this position. You will need to demonstrate how you meet the focus capabilities and how your skills will enable you to achieve the key accountabilities.
• Target questions - answer the  target questions - maximum 300 words each question
• Q1. Describe a time when one of your colleagues was not providing service according to the service’s standards. What did you do and what was the outcome? 
• Q2. How have you enabled a team made up of people from different work areas, to discuss issues and develop solutions? What did you do and what was the result? 
• Q3. What plans have you developed to guide the work of a team in line with organisational objectives? What outcomes were achieved? 

Contact

Kathryn Breward, Regional Librarian on 02 6641 0112.

Closing date

Tuesday 10 June 2025 at 11.30 pm (NSW time).

Other important information

This position is located at Council's Grafton Library, however, this may change should business needs identify other work locations to be more appropriate to deliver our services in the future.

A probation period applies to this position.

How to apply:

• All applications must be lodged online via Council's website www.clarence.nsw.gov.au.
• Attachments such as certificates and licences must be combined into one document before you attach them to your application.
• For further information about the selection process including tips on how to address the selection criteria please refer to the Careers page on the Clarence Valley Council website. 

For this application you will be required to supply a resume and relevant certificates and licences.

Do you want further information on how to apply under the Capability Framework? Please read our How to apply for a job guide.

Council is an EEO employer and First Nations people are encouraged to apply.

Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.