Senior Collections Officer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life.

About the Role

The Arts, Heritage and Libraries Branch enrich the lives of Sunshine Coast residents and visitors through cultural leadership, learning opportunities, community connections, and access to knowledge. As part of Sunshine Coast Council's Community Strengthening Department, the branch plays a vital role in creating vibrant, inclusive, and connected communities while supporting Council's vision to be Australia's most sustainable region.

As the Senior Collections Officer, you will play a key role in leading the development, management and continuous improvement of Sunshine Coast Libraries' collection services. This position is responsible for ensuring library collections remain relevant, accessible and responsive to community needs while maintaining high cataloguing standards, supporting collection performance, and driving service improvements. Working closely with suppliers and operational teams, you'll help shape valuable library experiences for thousands of community members across the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the management and integrity of the library catalogue, including original and copy cataloguing activities.
• Coordinate collection performance programs, using analysis and reporting to maintain quality, relevance and accessibility.
• Manage collection-related budgets, supplier relationships and procurement processes to support service outcomes.
• Provide coaching, technical guidance and operational support to staff involved in cataloguing, acquisitions and courier services.

About you

• You hold a Diploma or Associate Degree in Library and Information Services and bring substantial experience working within a library environment. You understand collections management best practice and are passionate about delivering high-quality library services.
• You are an experienced cataloguer with strong knowledge of cataloguing standards, collection systems and technologies. Your attention to detail ensures accurate records and excellent customer access to library resources.
• You are highly organised and able to balance competing priorities in a busy environment. Whether working independently or collaboratively, you consistently deliver quality outcomes and maintain a strong customer focus.
• You are a confident communicator who builds positive relationships with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders. Your ability to analyse information, manage budgets and identify opportunities for improvement helps drive efficient and effective service delivery.

Pre-Employment Medical Required

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Criminal History Check Required

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check. 

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer several different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work; therefore, we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing these criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Michelle Stanton during business hours on 07 5475 7150.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.