At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver exceptional customer service and promote a love of reading in the community.
- Company: Join Yarra Plenty Regional Library at the new Heidelberg West branch.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, part-time hours, and a vibrant work environment.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly team in a diverse community setting.
- Why this job: Shape a library service that connects people and fosters learning.
- Qualifications: Customer service skills, knowledge of library services, and a passion for reading.
The predicted salary is between 66388 - 72396 $ per year.
- Library Officer - Reading, Learning & Community (2 Positions available)
- Yarra Plenty Regional Library - Bundoora VIC
- 3d ago , from Australian Library and Information Association
- Officer - Reading, Learning & Community - 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
- Permanent Part Time
- Specific Engagement
- Position 282 - 73 hours per 4 week roster
- Position 283 - 73 hours per 4 week roster
- Band 3 ($66,388 - $72,396) p. a. PRO RATA + Super
Heidelberg West Library?- Be involved in the?opening?of our new?branch!
This position includes some evening and weekend shifts
About the Role
Yarra Plenty Regional Library has an exciting opportunity for two permanent part-time Officers - Reading, Learning & Community to join our team at the new Heidelberg West Library.
As one of YPRL's newest branches, Heidelberg West Library is growing its presence in a vibrant and diverse community.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a library service that supports reading, learning and meaningful community connections.
What You'll Do
- Deliver outstanding customer service and support customers with library products, services and resources.
- Provide Readers' Advisory services and promote a love of reading.
- Assist with programs, promotions, displays and events that encourage community engagement.
- Undertake core library operations, including circulation and collection maintenance.
- Contribute to daily branch operations and support a positive, collaborative team culture.
- Deliver Storytimes as part of branch programming.
About You
You are a passionate and customer-focused professional who enjoys connecting people with books, information and opportunities to learn.
You bring
- Excellent customer service and communication skills and experience.
- Strong knowledge of library services, collections and resources.
- A genuine enthusiasm for reading and Readers' Advisory.
- Sound technology skills, including Microsoft Office, email, internet and social media platforms.
- Strong attention to detail and experience maintaining library collections.
- Confidence managing challenging situations professionally, including Occupational Violence and Aggression incidents.
- The ability to build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge of, or experience working with, First Nations and Somali communities will be highly regarded.
- Most importantly, you are friendly, adaptable and committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive library experience for everyone.
This position will close on Sunday 23 .
Please note that if you do not satisfactorily meet the key selection criteria you may be excluded from interview.
Library Officer - Reading, Learning & Community (2 Positions available) employer: Yarra Plenty Regional Library
Yarra Plenty Regional Library offers a dynamic work environment where employees can contribute to shaping library services in a vibrant community. The organization values professional development and provides opportunities for staff to grow within their roles. Employees enjoy a supportive culture that emphasizes collaboration and community engagement.
Contact Details:
Yarra Plenty Regional Library Recruitment Team
