Keep Our Collections Moving ForwardAbout The Role:Libraries are evolving - and so are our collections. As a Collections Development Officer, you’ll make sure our resources stay accurate, accessible, and relevant. This role blends the behind-the-scenes magic that keeps our libraries humming with the frontline moments that shape a great customer experience. It involves preparing and maintaining collections, refining records, and using feedback to make resources easier to discover and enjoy. It also supports our growing range of non‑traditional collections and programs, helping staff turn creative ideas into meaningful experiences for the community. About You: You're detail-focused, creative, and enjoy making systems work better. You have strong technical skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for ensuring collections meet community needs. In this role, you will: Shape and curate innovative collections, including items for the Library of Things and other unique lending collectionsProcess and catalogue new resources, ensuring compliance with standardsMaintain accurate metadata and records for the One Card consortiumSupport staff with non-traditional collection projects and pilotsApply data and feedback to improve collection relevance and accessibilityDeliver great customer experience across library sites  About Our Organisation: The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to around 130,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce - wherever you are from, you are home in the City of Charles Sturt. We prioritise customer and employee experience and a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us which highlights the importance of our places, our people and our service to the community. We work flexibly and support one another. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility works for you. About Our Team:Join our libraries team to connect, discover and inspire our community every day. The team continues to grow across two new community hubs that host a wealth of books, entertainment, events and increasing resources for all ages. Join a passionate team with a love for literacy and all things learning.          The Detail: The position is offered on a part-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per fortnight (0.5FTE) and is classified at Level 4, with a starting salary of $94,868 per annum (pro-rata) + Super + Annual Leave Loading. A current unprohibited Working with Children Check must be maintained for the duration of the employment period in this prescribed position.  Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application for this vacancy by 5.00pm Monday, 16 February 2026.Applications will be considered as they come in, so submitting early is appreciated.  For further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description.  Enquiries about this position may be made to the following:Adele Walsh, Lead Coordinator Library Strategyawalsh@charlessturt.sa.gov.au0429 578 804  Position Description - Collections Development Officer AUD Woodville 5011

Collections Development Officer

Keep Our Collections Moving Forward

About The Role:

Libraries are evolving - and so are our collections. As a Collections Development Officer, you’ll make sure our resources stay accurate, accessible, and relevant. This role blends the behind-the-scenes magic that keeps our libraries humming with the frontline moments that shape a great customer experience. It involves preparing and maintaining collections, refining records, and using feedback to make resources easier to discover and enjoy. It also supports our growing range of non‑traditional collections and programs, helping staff turn creative ideas into meaningful experiences for the community. 

About You:

You're detail-focused, creative, and enjoy making systems work better. You have strong technical skills, a collaborative approach, and a passion for ensuring collections meet community needs. 

In this role, you will: 

  • Shape and curate innovative collections, including items for the Library of Things and other unique lending collections
  • Process and catalogue new resources, ensuring compliance with standards
  • Maintain accurate metadata and records for the One Card consortium
  • Support staff with non-traditional collection projects and pilots
  • Apply data and feedback to improve collection relevance and accessibility
  • Deliver great customer experience across library sites

  

About Our Organisation:

The City of Charles Sturt is a vibrant community home to around 130,000 people across 105 different cultures. We champion unity in diversity and strive to reflect our community within our workforce - wherever you are from, you are home in the City of Charles Sturt. 

We prioritise customer and employee experience and a supportive environment where everyone belongs. With over 500 employees, our people and our community "Means the World" to us which highlights the importance of our places, our people and our service to the community. 

We work flexibly and support one another. Visit our careers page to explore the benefits of joining our team and talk to us about what flexibility works for you. 

About Our Team:

Join our libraries team to connect, discover and inspire our community every day. The team continues to grow across two new community hubs that host a wealth of books, entertainment, events and increasing resources for all ages. Join a passionate team with a love for literacy and all things learning.          

The Detail:

The position is offered on a part-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per fortnight (0.5FTE) and is classified at Level 4, with a starting salary of $94,868 per annum (pro-rata) + Super + Annual Leave Loading. 

A current unprohibited Working with Children Check must be maintained for the duration of the employment period in this prescribed position.  

Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application for this vacancy by

5.00pm Monday, 16 February 2026.

Applications will be considered as they come in, so submitting early is appreciated.  

For further information about this vacancy, please view the attached position description.  

Enquiries about this position may be made to the following:

Adele Walsh, Lead Coordinator Library Strategy

awalsh@charlessturt.sa.gov.au

0429 578 804

 

 

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  • Posted Date 03 Feb 2026
  • Location Woodville
    SA / Australia
  • Industry Education & Training
  • Job Type Part Time
  • Salary Not provided