This is a Team Leader Collection Services role with City of Perth based in Perth, TAS, AU City of Perth Role Seniority - mid level More about the Team Leader Collection Services role at City of Perth Community Development | Library Services, Community Development $102,067 to $108,107 per annum, plus superannuation Full-time, permanent CBD Location As the capital city of Western Australia, the City of Perth is a Local Government that is ambitious for the future. To achieve our aims, we recruit the very best people who understand the City exists to enable and deliver the aspirations of the community. The Opportunity The Team Leader Collections will shape and elevate the adult library collections for the City of Perth, responding to community needs, usage insights, and emerging trends. As a qualified library professional, you’ll manage acquisitions and budgets, refine collection processes, and support a small team to deliver high-quality customer service and efficient daily operations. Key Responsibilities Reporting to the Coordinator Library and Town Hall, you will: Shape and maintain vibrant adult library collections to a capital city standard, using your professional expertise and insight. Use data, community insight, and emerging trends to drive smart selection, budgeting, and customer-focused collections. Review, develop, and implement collection processes and guidelines, ensuring they remain contemporary and effective. Manage acquisitions and budgets across multiple purchasing streams, delivering the right stock to the right place at the right time. Lead and inspire a small team, championing outstanding customer service, staff development, and seamless day-to-day operations. About You To succeed in this role, you will have: Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Studies. Minimum 3 years’ experience in collection management and stock selection. Understanding of WA public library services, including State Library procedures, and familiarity with cataloguing and classification principles. Strong problem-solving, organisational, and customer service skills, with the ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively. If your experience and capabilities match these criteria, we welcome your application. Above all, you will live our values of Commitment, Teamwork, Courage and Respect that allow us to come together to lead and support the community. Please view the attached Application Pack to learn more about the role and working at the City. Eligibility To be eligible to work for us, you will need to demonstrate: A right to work in Australia (e.g. a birth certificate, current passport or current visa) Fitness for work via a pre-employment medical A satisfactory National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months). How To Apply Please apply online by clicking the ‘APPLY’ button below, which will direct you to the City’s application questionnaire. When prompted, please submit: your current resume; a cover letter that concisely addresses the Selection Criteria; and any relevant qualifications or certifications. Remember, less is more! The Application Process Applications for this position will remain open until a suitable pool of applications are received. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted prior to the closing of the advert. Previous applicants need not apply. Applicants may also be considered for similar positions within the City of Perth. We’re continuing to build a gender-equitable team and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the City of Perth Community. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. Canvassing of Elected Members during the recruitment process will disqualify your application. For further information please contact Joanna Andrew, Coordinator Library and Town Hall, 9461 3576, or joanna.andrew@cityofperth.wa.gov.au. Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the City of Perth team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Shaping and maintaining vibrant adult library collections Managing acquisitions and budgets Leading and inspiring a small team Key Strengths Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Studies Minimum 3 years’ experience in collection management and stock selection ️ Strong problem-solving, organisational, and customer service skills Understanding of WA public library services Familiarity with cataloguing and classification principles ⏳ Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively A Final Note: This is a role with City of Perth not with Hatch.
