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Library Coordinator

City of Swan
Beechboro, WA
A$94,386.53-$112,499.22 p/a + super
Education & Training → Library Services & Information Management
Full-time
On-site

Posted 28 days ago


About the role

We are looking for a Library Coordinator to join the Communities and Libraries team in a permanent, full-time role based at Beechboro Public Library. This position sits within the library leadership team and supports the Learning Communities Managers; by managing the day-to-day operations of the library ensuring it remains a welcome place for visitors. Further this position is responsible for staff development, effective roll-out of new and/or streamlined processes, staffing rosters and working with other staff within the hubs to provide innovative services to our communities.

Key Accountabilities include, but are not limited to;

  • Responsible for assisting in the management of a Place Hub facility.
  • Assist with projects across the library system, specified budgets, assets, resources and staffing for the library in line with the City’s strategic direction.
  • Work with the other library coordinators, specialists, and managers to ensure that the six City of Swan Libraries remain innovative and leading edge and thrive in a world of fierce competition and constant change.
  • Collaborate and work with internal and external stakeholders to meet the needs of the library users and community

About you

The successful candidate will have the following:

  • Tertiary degree in a relevant discipline
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a team, preferably in an automated public library environment
  • Highly developed customer service skills and an ability to create a customer focused environment
  • A willingness to undergo assessment under the Working with Children (Criminal Record Checking) Act 2004
  • Current ‘C’ class driver’s license
  • A satisfactory National Police Certificate is required.

For more information about the role please refer to the position description.

About working with us

The salary for this position will be from $94,386.53 - $112,499.22 per annum, depending on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

You will also enjoy benefits including

  • Flexibility to balance work and life through supported work from home and a 19-day month
  • Excellent leave entitlements e.g. purchase additional leave, Local Government public holiday
  • Generous Superannuation contributions up to a total combined 17%
  • Comprehensive employee wellness program
  • Generous study assistance (terms and conditions apply)
  • Free parking options available
  • Travelsmart allowance to support public transport use or cycling to work

About the City

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

The Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation have been the traditional custodians of the land for more than 40,000 years. The Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) holds enormous cultural significance for the Noongar people. The City is also rich in European history, and our community is a melting pot of multiculturalism, with one in three people being born overseas and one in five speaking a language other than English at home. Our ideal location, significant history, diverse community and strong economy ensures a positive future for the City of Swan, full of opportunity.

Our purpose at the City is to improve the quality of life for all of the people who live in, work in and visit the City of Swan by delivering our vision of ‘one city, diverse people, culture and places’ through shared values of respect, excellence, accountability and leadership.

At the City of Swan we are committed to recruiting and retaining the right people and creating a great place to work. We offer our employees real careers, real impact, and real rewards.

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ+, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background, and people of all ages.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Katy directly on 9267 9028.

For queries regarding the application process, please contact our friendly People Services team on 9267 9145.

To apply please submit a cover letter that outlines your qualifications and experience and why you would be a good fit for this role, and a resume via the link.

Closing Date: Friday 3 October 2025 at 11pm AWST.

The City of Swan reserves the right to commence shortlisting and interviews earlier than the closing date. The City also reserves the right to close the vacancy early therefore if you are interested in this position, please submit an application as early as possible.


About City of Swan

Ballajura, WA, Australia
Government & Defence
1001-5000 employees

Welcome to the City of Swan.

The City of Swan, located north east of Perth, is the largest local government by land size in the Perth metropolitan area, and has one of the fastest growing populations.

The City covers an area of 1,042 square kilometres, equivalent to almost 20 per cent of the Perth metropolitan area. A beautifully diverse expanse of land, the City is rich in natural assets, including the iconic Swan River and internationally renowned Swan Valley viticulture region established in 1829.

Our location, services and facilities make the City an attractive place to live. The population across our 42 suburbs stands at 168,334 in 2023, but is set to reach 300,000 by 2050.

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