Multicultural Services Librarian
WHY US:
We believe it's important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future.
Join our award-winning Library service, part of Council's Community and Lifestyle team with dedicated staff working in children's services, delivering events, supporting recreation and community development
JOB DETAILS: Permanent Full Time 35 hours, 5 days/week over a 7 day spread bandwidth $88,502.83
$96,976.47+ super
JOB DESCRIPTION
Liverpool Council's Library and Museum Services operate six libraries, including the award winning Yellamundie Library and Gallery. Our libraries are visited by 1000's of people each day as a place to work, play and study.
We are looking for a Multicultural Services Librarian to support the implementation of the library's vision, mission, and strategic plans. The role will provide training and guidance to staff to ensure high‑quality customer service and the delivery of targeted multicultural programs to address local community needs.
You will also support the Library Collections team to develop and deliver quality multicultural services to internal and external customers through participation in regular staff meetings and work reviews, annual work plans and ongoing communications.
The library's helpful and friendly staff are highly valued by the community and receive the highest ratings in community surveys.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Manage and maintain collections to support multicultural communities, including materials in a range of formats and languages based on community demand, including collections to support language learning and lifelong learning for these communities.
- Review, maintain and report to the Team Leader Library Collections and Information Services on the performance of Multicultural Library collections, Monitoring suppliers and contractors, budget tracking, and processing standards for multicultural collections.
- Manage and supervise designated Multicultural collection areas in conjunction with branch staff, to ensure collections are well presented and accessible.
- Deliver customer focused multicultural library programs, including English learning programs and support and engagement of multicultural communities in library programs.
- Support communications and partnerships within the library service, Council and multicultural community stakeholders to ensure effective services for customers, migrant communities, and network partners
- Actively lead and participate in staff support, engagement and development activities for Multicultural Services.
- Provide direct customer support across library network as required, including night shift and weekend shifts.
ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will have:
- Completion of degree or postgraduate level library and information studies, conferring eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
- Experience working in a public library and or customer service environment.
- Experience in formulating and drafting new policies, procedures and reporting processes.
- Ability to plan, resource and implement a service or collection.
- Experience in developing collections in various formats within budget limits.
- Contributing to strategic planning and the development of business plans.
- Proven experience in supervising a service, preferably the provision ofquality multicultural collection services.
- Knowledge of professional standards and practices relating to the acquisition, cataloguing and processing of library materials.
- Knowledge of and competent use of library management systems, digital technology, and corporate systems.
- Specialised knowledge in multicultural collection development, management and control, and language learning and support.
- Class C Drivers Licence.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant.
- Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 Health and Wellbeing Leaves and access to our Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to a Fitness Passport membership.
- Be part of a passionate, energetic, and supportive multi-disciplinary team.
- Internal professional Learning and Development.
This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.
Click here for a copy of the position description
CLOSING 10AM 18th July 2026
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
