Job Title & Position Number:Young People’s Services Team Leader - Ref: 288

(Part Time: 0.67 FTE)

Level: 5

Line Manager:Coordinator Library Services

Direct Reports:Library Clerk x 2

Location:Geraldton Regional Library

Date Reviewed:September 2016

1.Job Purpose

This position is responsible to manage and maintain the Children and Young Adult collection to meet the needs of the Geraldton Regional Library and the Mullewa Public Library.

To assist in the coordination, development and promotion of programs, projects and services for children and young people. To liaise with internal and external customers, take advantage of modern technology and be committed to high quality customer service.

Ensure a professional work environment and strive to continuously improve team work processes and effectiveness in the work area as well as across the organisation.

2.Organisational Context

The position of Young People’s Services Team Leader is part of the Libraries & Heritage Services branch within the Development & Community Services Department. In total, 4 branches report to the Development & Community Services Director. Other departments include Community & Cultural Development, Land & Regulatory Services and Urban & Regional Development.

3.Key Accountabilities

  • Participate in Library Teamwork and participate in the professional management team of the Library
  • Collection management, promotion and development
  • Contribute to the supervision of clerical staff and volunteers
  • Assist in developing and delivering programs and extension services to promotelifelong learning and literacy to children, young adults and parents
  • Assist in library circulation activities
  • Participate in library promotion, outreach and associated services

4.Corporate Accountabilities

  • Human Resource Management & Leadership – Participates in performance management processes; participates in L&D activities including induction, recruitment, and succession planning.
  • OH&S – Ensure duty of care compliant with OH&S legislation and follow all safety and injury management processes appropriately, including reporting injuries, accidents and near misses.
  • Ethical Behaviour – Demonstrates a positive commitment and compliance with all EEO legislation covering all forms of workplace discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying; compliance with the City’s Code of Conduct and all City policies.
  • Records Management - Ensures all documents are recorded in accordance with the City’s Record Keeping Plan and policies and procedures. Ensures confidentiality is maintained at all times.
  • Budgets – Manage the operational budget to ensure that expenses are controlled and monitored accurately. Report on budgetary deviations and develop strategies to enable forward planning as required.
  • Strategic Vision - Articulates a clear picture of the future direction of the team and describes how current decisions will impact the ability to achieve this. Creates realistic schedules and assesses opportunities and problems to assist in achieving the City’s strategic objectives as required
  • Values - create a positive working environment while upholding the City’s STARS:

SERVICE
  • Wewillmakecustomersthefocusofeverythingwedo.
  • Ourservicewillbefair,flexible,innovativeandreliable.
  • Wewillshowgenuineconcernforcustomers.

TRUST
  • Wewilltrustthefoundationofallrelationships.
  • Wewillrelyanddependoneachother.
  • Ourcommunicationswillbeopenandgenuine.

ACCOUNTABILITY
  • Wewillhonourourcommitments.
  • Wewilltakeresponsibilityforourownactions.
  • We won’t blame others.

RESPECT
  • Wewilltreatotherslikewewouldlike tobetreated.
  • Wewilllistenbeforewetalk.
  • Wewillseekandvaluethecontributionsofothers.

SOLIDARITY
  • Wewillbeunitedinourdecisions.
  • Wewillbeunitedinouractions.
  • Ourstrengthswillcomefrominterdependence.

5.Person Specification

All criteria essential unless otherwise stated.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Degree qualification in Library and Information Management or related humanities field or Diploma level qualification with significant relevant experience
  • Current Working with Children Check (or commitment to obtain prior to commencing employment)
  • ‘C’ Class driver’s licence
  • Sound experience of supervision of staff at a senior level
  • Sound experience in executing educational and community based events for young people and children

Knowledge and Skills

  • Sound knowledge of Library procedures, programs, policies and activities with particular emphasis on children and youth
  • Sound knowledge of automated Library systems, computer literacy and current social media networking skills
  • Sound knowledge of collection development in a Library context
  • Sound knowledge of Council structure and services
  • Sound communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to communicate and relate effectively to people of all ages, particularly children and young adults.
  • Demonstrated values of service, trust, accountability, respect and solidarity and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement principles.

6.Certification

I have read and understood the contents of this position description and accept the following:

This position description is aimed at describing the core output and not intended as a complete list of responsibilities, with the focus being on key outputs and flexibility.

I may be required to perform other duties that are consistent with my classification including temporary activities or projects.

My position is dynamic and that continuing, change and improvement of processes, practices, knowledge, skills and behaviours is expected by the City of Greater Geraldton and this position description facilitates this development that I will actively invest in.

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