At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Regional Library Services Coordinator.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.48 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as our new Regional Library Services Coordinator in our Macquarie Regional Library branch, and develop your skills and future career.

Find purpose and impact

As our new Regional Library Services Coordinator, you will make an impact by playing an essential role in developing Library and Information Services for the Macquarie Regional Library (MRL) service area of Dubbo Regional Council, Warrumbungle Shire Council and Narromine Shire Council. The position is responsible for planning and coordination of relevant regional customer and information services, programs, projects and training.

You’ll make an impact by:

• Leading a collaborative and mutually supportive relationship with regional stakeholders.
• Delivering excellence in regional library services and customer experience and regularly review strategies, policies, programs and processes.
• Providing leadership in delivering high-quality regional services, programs, customer experiences, and engagement that enhance information skills, knowledge, and digital literacy outcomes.
• Contributing to developing the MRL Strategic Plan, Budget, Delivery Program and Operational Plan.
• Contributing to Collections Management processes and policy support.
Coordinating the regional staff training program plan and staff coaching support.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Degree or Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Science with eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) or degree-level qualification in a related area with extensive relevant experience
• Extensive experience in developing and delivering high-quality library and information services, preferably in a public library environment
• Extensive experience in reviewing and evaluating library services and programs
• Demonstrated experience in library marketing and social media strategies
• Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and negotiating skills to work collaboratively across a regional library service

We would also love you to have:

Ready to make a difference?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $96,537 to $112,191 .

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Manager Macquarie Regional Library on 6801 4500 to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physcial requirements of the position.

Applications close 9:00am, Thursday 21st August 2025

Please Note: Notifications are primarily system generated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and required information.

Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy a 35-hour work week with flexible options, plus generous leave allowances.
• Make your pay go further with a variety of salary-packaging options, including Rainbow Cottage Childcare, novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.