Permanent Part-time opportunity 

Annual Salary: Level 6, $89,000.00 - $95,000.00 (Pro-rata) + Superannuation

About the Town
Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.

About the team
The Bassendean Memorial Library is an important community and cultural hub where people can meet and connect and enjoy a variety of programs and services. Our Library team help our community and proudly deliver programs focusing on literacy, lifelong learning and recreational needs of the community.

About the role
The role will give the successful applicant an opportunity to:

• Work collaboratively with the Coordinator Library Services to identify key projects and priorities in developing and preserving the Town’s local history collection
• Undertake collection assessment, development, preservation and conservation activities, cataloguing, and bibliographic control services in addition to overall management of access to the local history collection.
• Perform desk duties as required.
• Supervise other staff, volunteers, practicum placements and work experience personnel as required.
• Assist in the planning, development and provision of a quality service to the community in accordance with the service profile.
• Participate in relevant professional in-service training as required and be committed to personal development.
• Prepare reports as required.
• Provide a Document Control Service and a Records Retention and Disposal Schedule in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Adhere to the principles of, and behave in accordance with, the Town’s Code of Conduct.
  
• Any other duties relevant to the position, as directed by the Coordinator Library Services.
  

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Three-year degree/Graduate Diploma in Library Studies with eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

All Town of Bassendean staff demonstrate our corporate values of community, respect, connection, adaptability and accountability. 

Salary and Benefits
This permanent, part-time position attracts an annual salary up to $95,000.00 per annum plus superannuation.

The Town also offers up to 4% additional superannuation (conditions apply), 17.5% leave loading, free parking, ongoing training and professional development, and up to two additional leave days per calendar year.

Working Hours
This is a permanent part-time role, 38 hours a fortnight, Monday to Friday. Flexibility options such as variable start/finish times are options and may be negotiated for this role.

The Town of Bassendean supports employees having access to flexible working arrangements to help them manage work and life responsibilities. As flexibility means different things to different people, the Town has a range of flexibility options that may be negotiated.

Would you like to know more?
Further information is available on our web site www.bassendean.wa.gov.au. For position related queries please contact Teagan Cubbage, Coordinator Library Services at teagan.cubbage@bassendean.wa.gov.au

Application close date:  Thursday 13 April 2025 at 11:30 PM

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews may commence prior to the closing date and the Town reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Cameron Woods
Chief Executive Officer

The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.