Position Objective

To assist the Library Management Team in the provision of an innovative and customer focused library service with a particular emphasis on the development, delivery and promotion of technology systems and online services.

The position will work closely with the Co-ordinator Collections and Resources and the Co-ordinator Library Services :-

• To supervise and maintain efficient and effective library systems and technologies.
• To implement projects and assist with the development of online services, the website and related technology.

Responsibilities and Duties

Technology Support

To assist the Co-ordinator Collections and Resources in providing effective and innovative technology to staff and library users by:

• maintain the Library Management system in liaison with the organisations Information Technology Department.
• Maintain related Library systems to ensure the most effective use of resources.
• Collate regular statistical data and reports and other statistical information as required.
• Provide support for all desktop and application issues.
• Support, test and maintenance of system procedures, processes and documentation.
• Liaise with and monitor the performance of the organisations IT department and external vendors to ensure equipment and application issues are maintained and faults are rectified in a timely manner.
• Implement and project manage new technology projects under supervision of relevant co-ordinators as required.
• Training staff and members of the public in the use of the Library's technology.

Web Administration

• Ensure the continuous development and improvement of the Library website through the Libraries Content Management System to ensure
• Accessibity standards are met
• Usage?
• User-friendly? Reflecting community needs
• Monitor the performance and maintenance of the Library website.
• Collate regular statistical data and reports
• Provide recommendations to the Co-ordinator Collections & Resources and Co-ordinator Programs and Marketing in relation to web based developments.
• Manage the content and maintain the Library website using the approved writing style guide.
• Liaise regularly with Team Leaders to ensure Library website reflects the needs of the various service areas and that new content is readily available.
• Keep abreast of new developments and relevant technologies and trends.

Online Services Team

To assist the Co-ordinator Collections and Resources and Online Services Team Leader to:

• Actively contribute to the development of innovative information and online service deliveries and collections in both hard copy and electronic formats.
• Provide support to staff in handling information inquiries and assist members of staff and public in the use of electronic resources
• Promote information services by:
• Conducting staff and public computer based training as required

Position Objectives

• Under the general direction of the Manager Parks & Recreation and in co-operation with the Team Leader – Recreation Projects and Foreshores plan, co-ordinate, monitor and support the delivery of quality sport and recreation services in the organisation.
• Ensure the provision of leisure/recreation centres, golf courses, sport and recreation facilities, skate parks and playgrounds is undertaken to meet identified needs, and to maximise use and public safety.
• Ensure that centres, facilities, programs and services are delivered within the requirements of funding programs.
• Work with a range of community groups and clubs, stakeholders and leisure providers to deliver sport and recreation services and opportunities.
• Work with a range of community based organisations, clubs and groups to improve their operations and their provision of sport and recreation opportunities using club development and business planning processes.
• Work with other departments and service agencies to deliver sport and recreation services in the organisation.

Management Skills

• Capacity to master and apply personnel policies & practices.
• Ability to effectively lead, supervise, mentor, coach and develop staff.
• Provide staff with professional supervision and advice in the delivery of service.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage, plan and organise one's own work and that of the staff under direct supervision to achieve identified objectives.
• Ability to achieve objectives within designated time frames.
• Skills to develop monitor and manage budgets.
• Well developed analytical and decision making skills.
• Management systems development skills

An exciting opportunity exists for eligible candidates who are interested in working within the public & Community sectors as part of the Career Start Program.

Potential roles may include:

• Filing, preparing correspondence, mail distribution
• Assisting with record keeping & data management
• General administration/reception duties
• Customer service (high level)
• Data Entry