At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead library services for children and youth, fostering a love of reading and learning.
- Company: Join Yarra Libraries, a world-class public library service with a welcoming culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, competitive salary, generous leave entitlements, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a climate-conscious team committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact on young lives while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Leadership skills and a passion for children's services are essential.
The predicted salary is between 97222 - 97222 $ per year.
Permanent Full Time (with flexible hours) Band 6 – Starting from $97,222.14 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)
Why You’ll Want to Join Us
- Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
- Excellent employee benefits and competitive hourly rates
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
Benefits Package
- Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
- Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers, salary sacrifice childcare options
- Professional Development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement
What We’re Looking For
Yarra Libraries are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Library Leadership Team as Library Team Leader (Children’s and Youth Services). In this role, you will combine day-to-day library branch leadership of Collingwood Library with service-wide leadership of programs, services and initiatives for children, young people and families. You will lead staff and branch operations while providing specialist expertise and support to library staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality services and programs for children and young people. You will help lead early literacy and learning programs, develop systems and processes that support successful service delivery and build strong partnerships with schools, kindergartens, childcare providers, community organisations and other stakeholders. You’ll also contribute to library wide strategy and continuous improvement, helping ensure Yarra Libraries continues to respond to the evolving needs of children, young people and families across our community.
We are a world-class public library service, who provide an inclusive and stimulating environment to our community. We encourage lifelong habits of learning and self-expression, nurture a love of reading, and help our library users meet their educational, informational and recreational needs. We aim to make a positive impact in the lives of our staff and community, and pride ourselves on our welcoming culture. The successful applicant will also be required to work regular customer service shifts.
Need More Info?
For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Stephen Wright, Library Operations and Experience Lead at **************@yarracity.vic.gov.au or 9426 3125.
This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check, screening against the Aged Care and Disability Banning Order Register to ensure eligibility to work in the sector and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Yarra's Commitment to Diversity
Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.
Library Team Leader Children's & Youth Services in Melbourne employer: City of Yarra
The City of Yarra is an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid work environment that promotes flexibility and work-life balance. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to mentor a dedicated team while engaging with diverse stakeholders to drive impactful information governance initiatives. Join us in a vibrant community where your contributions will make a meaningful difference in local governance.
