Acquisition Officer
Job No:
MMC422
Location:
Mosman
Acquisitions Officer - Parental Leave Contract
- Join a close-knit and supportive team at a progressive lower north shore council
- Parental Leave Contract until October 2027, full-time hours with a Rostered Day Off approximately every 3 weeks
- Total package from $73,113 to $94,468 pa inclusive of 12%super
Why Apply?
Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.
We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.
We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As an Acquisition Officer you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest asset- our staff.
This role will provide you with the opportunity to provide high-quality acquisitions of Library resources, including ordering and accessioning, and provide exceptional services to Library customers.
Mosman Council has a close-knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.
Why You’ll Like Working Here
At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care.
As a member of a close-knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.
The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.
We are proud to be recognised as a leading employer, having recently won the Xref 2025 Best Workplace Award and the Xref 2025 Change Champion Award, which celebrate excellence in people management and positive workplace transformation.
We offer diverse and rewarding work, ongoing training and development opportunities, health and fitness subsidy, tertiary study assistance program, access to fitness passport offering discounted gym memberships, and genuine work-life balance. Additionally, our staff have the opportunity to deliver on initiatives that have a tangible impact on the daily lives of residents.
We invite you to learn more about what Mosman Council has to offer. View the full list here.
What You’ll Be Working On
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is seeking a rewarding role in a community-focused library environment, where they can contribute to collection development, resource management, and the delivery of exceptional customer service.
You will undertake the full range of library services activities encompassing resource acquisition and accessioning, supplier liaison, invoice and expenditure administration, cataloguing donations, and providing reference, lending, information and reader advisory services to customers.
You will deliver key projects which directly support the accessibility, organisation and ongoing maintenance of the Library collection through shelving, shelf checking, returns processing, and collaborative support across the broader Library Services Team.
What You’ll Bring to the Role
To be successful in this role you will bring tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Science, experience using library management systems, and a strong customer service focus.
You will have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide reference and information services, work collaboratively in a team environment, and manage competing priorities effectively. Strong organisational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and library technologies, and a commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality service are essential.
In addition to the above, you will also hold Working With Children Clearance. The position is identified as a Child-Related position under the Commission of Children and Young People Act 1998 and the successful candidate is required to hold a valid Working With Children Check.
How to Apply
- Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can save your application and come back to it later.
- Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
- Upload your Resume/CV and any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only)
- For further information about the role, please contact Shannon Leonard on (02) 9978 4092 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description.
Applications close: 11.59pm, 13 October 2026
Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.
Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people
