An exciting opportunity exists to join Alpine Shire Council as the High Country Library Hub Coordinator, supporting library services across Alpine, Benalla, Mansfield, and Wangaratta.
Based in Myrtleford, the HCLN Hub provides shared collection management, procurement, cataloguing, and IT support for the Network. As the Hub Coordinator, you’ll supervise daily operations, deliver technical library skills, and work closely with library branches to ensure smooth, consistent service across all four municipalities.
This role is central to keeping the Hub organised, efficient, and responsive — ensuring each library has the collections, tools, and support they need to thrive.
What Will Set You Up for Success
- Passion for supporting libraries and strengthening community access to information.
- Strong cataloguing, collection, and operational skills in a tidy and organised environment.
- Excellent communication across multiple Councils and library teams.
- High attention to detail, particularly with procurement, financial processes, and supplier management.
About us
Alpine Shire Council is situated in the stunning high-country region of North East Victoria. We are surrounded by spectacular mountains with plenty of natural waterways for you to enjoy. Renowned as one of Victoria’s premier holiday destinations, this spectacular region is an adventure and nature lover’s paradise, just a stone’s throw from the Victorian ski fields. It is a tree-change opportunity like no other.
How you'll make a difference
You will lead the Hub team in the delivery of a competent, effective, and efficient operation and liaise with and provide support to library branches within the Network. With your positive and enthusiastic personality, you will bring out the best in your team.
As part of our team you will:
- Supervise, coach, develop and motivate the Hub team to foster a high performing team environment
- Prepare the budget and provide progress reports for the Hub and present to the Library Management Group for approval
- Provide reporting to Councils that allows for the monitoring of their library performance and ensures effective management of the collection
- Ensure network branches are dealt with efficiently, courteously and in accordance with the Shared Service Agreement
- Provide technical library skills and undertake cataloguing and ordering of books and materials for the Network
Enjoy our lifestyle
- Perfect work life balance with an adventure, nature and food lover’s paradise on your doorstep.
- Forget about long commutes and paid parking it’s time for your tree change.
- Enjoy the rural lifestyle and be welcomed by a friendly community who love where they live
- Stunning natural scenery
- Innovative and modern workplace
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
- Certificate 4 or tertiary qualification recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association
- Relevant experience in public library operations, service delivery excellence and library management systems
Our ideal candidate:
At Alpine Shire Council we are constantly looking for new ways to deliver the best possible outcomes for our communities.
With your excellent communication and interpersonal skills, you will be able to work with your colleagues and staff to ensure positive outcomes. You can multi-task, prioritise, meet deadlines, and use technology and software solutions to get your job done well.
Your professionalism will enhance Council’s reputation as a responsive and efficient organisation.
You will also have:
- Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
- Certificate 4 or tertiary qualification recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association
- Relevant experience in public library operations, service delivery excellence and library management systems
Apply now:
- Permanent Full-time position
- Based in Myrtleford
- Band 7, Alpine Shire Council Enterprise Agreement 2023
- Salary $100,353 per year + 12% superannuation + monthly RDO
- We welcome applicants of all genders, abilities, ages, and cultural backgrounds
For a fantastic career change and lifestyle opportunities beyond comparison, don’t miss this opportunity to work for a high performing organisation in a spectacular part of Victoria.