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Position Type: full time permanent
Salary: Level 6 being $93,063 – $100,087 per annum

Lead a space where curiosity is sparked, connections are built, and community comes to life. This is your opportunity to turn a library into a dynamic, inclusive hub that truly makes a difference.

About this Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to take a leading role in shaping the Kalamunda library experience. As a Community Librarian, you will be at the heart of a vibrant public space, delivering programs, events, and services that engage, educate, and inspire the local community.

You will have the chance to lead and develop a passionate team, creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative workplace. You will play a key role in planning and implementing library services, managing budgets, preparing reports, and contributing to the broader strategic goals of the Library Services section.

This role also offers the chance to connect with a diverse range of people, providing excellent customer service, building strong community relationships, and ensuring the library is a welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic hub for everyone. It’s an opportunity to make a real impact, combining leadership, creativity, and community engagement in a highly rewarding environment.

About You

• Experienced and confident leader with the ability to inspire, guide, and support a diverse team
• Highly organized and strategic, with skills in budget management, expenditure monitoring, and report preparation to support decision-making
• Provides constructive feedback, encourages professional growth, and fosters a safe, positive, and inclusive workplace where staff feel valued and motivated
• Demonstrated ability in effective team management, with a proactive approach to workplace safety and operational improvements
• Strong understanding of public library operations, including current trends, legislation, and best practices
• Experienced in planning, developing, and delivering library programs, events, and services that respond to community needs and align with broader strategic objectives
  

Hours of Work

This is a permanent full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 75 hours over a fortnight with an option for fortnightly RDO.

About the Benefits

This position offers a salary of Level 6 being $93,063 – $100,087 per annum, (depending on experience and skill level) plus superannuation.

Other inclusions are free parking, annual increments, EBA salary increases, a generous superannuation co-contribution scheme, 22 days annual leave which attracts 17.5% loading, Medibank/HIF/HBF Corporate Membership, free access to online learning, discounted membership at City owned facilities. We have flexible work arrangements or the option for a rostered day off fortnightly or monthly.

How to Apply

Please submit your application consisting of a current resume along with a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal fit for this role. Supporting documents can be submitted electronically via our website or directly through Seek. Please ensure you submit no more than two separate documents.

Refer to the Career Opportunities section at www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au for the position description.

For any further queries about the role, please contact People Services on (08) 9257 9921.

Applications close Monday, 8 June 2026.

The City of Kalamunda reserves the right to appoint a candidate prior to the closing date. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

The City of Kalamunda is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and want to build a workforce as diverse as the community we serve.  We aim to have a work environment where everyone feels included and everyone can realise their full potential.

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