Library Assistant

SALARY:  $59,187 - 67,625 p.a + Super 

Work Type: Permanent Full Time

Location: Camden Libraries - Camden, Narellan and Oran Park

• Enjoy a 35-hour working week
• Ample free parking onsite, close to shops.
• Health program including access to Fitness Passport, free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options.
• Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development.

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate Library professional looking to have a direct impact on your community? If so, we are looking for talented Library Assistants to support our rapidly growing library services in our professional, friendly, and dynamic team.  Our Camden Libraries are a highly valued service within in the local community.

You will work from multiple state-of-the-art facilities, in a programs based environment that includes alternative lending collections, in a truly customer-focused workplace.

Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation. 

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

Essential:

• Higher School Certificate and or equivalent
• Demonstrated work experience in a customer service environment
• Demonstrated experience in marketing and promotional activities
• Basic knowledge of social networking tools and how they apply to the library
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound computer literacy and proficiency
• General knowledge of library policies and practices
• Ability to effectively organise and prioritise workloads
• Ability to work as part of a team environment with a customer focus
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment including new technologies
• Demonstrated ability to apply EEO and WHS principles
• Drivers Licence & Working with Children Check
• Ability to work flexible hours and locations, including nights and weekends as per roster

Desirable:

• Completed or undertaking Certificate 3 in Library and Information Services or equivalent
• Demonstrated work experience in a public library
• Demonstrated experience in the presentation of children’s programs

Please note the preferred applicant/s will be required to completed background checks, including a police check, Working with Children Check and pre-employment medical check.

Note: “The above position has been identified as a Child-Related position under the Child Protection laws in NSW. Applicants will be required to obtain / hold a Working With Children Check. For more information visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check. Prohibited Persons are not eligible to apply.”   

Further Information: Michelle Birch, Team Leader Library Services, 02 4653 3584

Closing Date for above position: 11/05/2026

Position Description: For full position description details click here

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Success Library - Branch Coordinator

Community and Place Directorate | Library

Closing date: 21/05/2026

Permanent Part-Time - 53.5 hours per fortnight

• An opportunity to deliver welcoming, inclusive and innovative library services to the Cockburn community
• Flexible work options, super up to 16% + employee perks 
• Free Cockburn ARC gym membership and wellness programs 

About Us

The City of Cockburn is centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk country. We’re a place of experiences, just 20 minutes from Perth city, with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

At the City of Cockburn, we’re more than just a local government – we’re a vibrant, forward-thinking organisation that puts our people first. Our team is united by a shared desire to make an impact by helping to achieve our vision - Cockburn, the best place to be.

About the role

Are you passionate about connecting with people, the community and delivering great customer service?

We’re looking for someone with strong organisational skills who can demonstrate a good understanding of how public libraries engage with the local community.

The Branch Coordinator for Success Library plays a key role in the library’s day to day operations with support from the Service Lead – Libraries.
Success Library is the busiest branch of the three Cockburn Libraries and is situated within the Cockburn Integrated Health Facility.
The library plays an Important role in the Cockburn Community delivering numerous programmes that support diversity, engage with young families, and assist the socially vulnerable. This is alongside regular programming that promotes a love of literature and reading, community cohesion, digital literacy, and lifelong learning.

The Success Library team pride themselves on delivering welcoming, responsive and inclusive customer service, making sure that the library remains a vibrant community space.

In this role, your Duties will include:

• rostering and leading the Success library team
• collection development alongside the Collection development team
• delivering and overseeing high-quality customer service
• planning and evaluating programmes and events alongside the Library Engagement and Young People’s services team
• day to day operational matters such as those involving safety, building issues, statistics, administration, procedures, and technical trouble shooting
• contributing to planning and delivering budgets
• helping shape the future direction of Cockburn Libraries’ services and corporate and strategic plans alongside the Senior Leadership team

About You

We’re looking for someone who loves working in public libraries, thrives in a busy environment and has excellent organisational and time management skills.
Someone who has sound professional experience in a similar role leading and mentoring a team to deliver great customer service.
Our preferred candidate will be innovative and forward thinking.

Besides demonstrated experience, the role requires a Qualification in Library or Information Management and eligibility for Associate or Technician membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
Applicants with the right skills and experience who have made significant progress towards this, may also be considered. 

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply today and take this opportunity to make an impact.

Salary and Benefits: Starting from Level 6 Step 1 ($101,353, pro-rata) of the City of Cockburn Industrial Agreement 2025, based on qualifications and experience.

Need more information?  We encourage applicants to read the position description for a full understanding of the role before applying. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Amanda Heptinstall, Service Lead Cockburn Libraries on (08) 9411 3814.

Apply: Hit the apply link below and locate the apply button at bottom of advertisment and follow the prompts.

If you want to make your application stand out from the crowd, you can address the essential criteria (skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications) detailed in the Position Description in a separate document of no more than two pages and submit with your application.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia on a full-time permanent basis. All applicants are required to undergo a pre-employment process which includes a fitness for work assessment, alcohol and drug screening, qualification/licence checks and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.

Closing Date: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 5pm. The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence shortlisting and close the advertising period early. We are currently not accepting applications from agencies.

We value equal opportunities for all which is why the City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Every applicant is valued here.

Attachments:- Position Description - Branch Coordinator - Success - Feb 2026.pdf

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Collections Development Officer 

• Location: Brighton
• Type: Permanent
• Status: Full-time
• Closing Date: 9:00am Monday 11 May 2026
• Salary: $ 83,847 - $ 90,663 p/a
• Apply: Apply Here!

About Us 

We are proud of what we achieve for our community, and we empower and value our staff by recognising achievements and delivering on our promises.  We are respectful, innovative and easy to do business with and we engage our community to inspire progress and build a future.  We enjoy what we do! 

About the Opportunity 

We’re looking for a Collections Development Officer to join the Library Services Team, reporting to the Library Collections Lead. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and promoting library collections across the Brighton and Glenelg branches, including acquisitions, inter‑library loans, and high‑level cataloguing. The role also contributes to the Library Learning and Operations Team to support effective and customer‑focused service delivery. 

What You’ll Do: 

• Develop and promote engaging library collections through targeted promotional materials, social media content and community outreach. 
• Deliver a responsive, customer‑focused service by managing purchase requests, inter‑library loans and collections enquiries with autonomy and accuracy. 
• Coordinate acquisitions, cataloguing, processing and maintenance of collections, ensuring records meet consortium and industry standards within agreed timeframes. 
• Support daily library operations by assisting customers with technology, contributing to frontline services, analysing collection data and driving continuous improvement. 
• Work collaboratively across teams and partners while actively participating in professional development, networking and performance review processes. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Tertiary qualifications in library studies OR demonstrated experience in relevant library position for at least three years. 
• Holds an unencumbered Australian driver’s licence. 
• Demonstrated experience working in a public library or similar customer‑focused environment, with a strong understanding of the role public libraries play in the community. 
• Sound knowledge of fiction and information resources across multiple formats, with strong attention to detail, numeracy and literacy skills. 
• Proven experience in acquisitions, cataloguing and collection management, with working knowledge of industry standards such as MARC21, RDA, AACR2 and LCSH. 
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to resolve enquiries, prioritise workloads, meet deadlines and adapt to changing demands. 
• High level of digital capability, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, library management systems and corporate applications, with the ability to troubleshoot minor technology issues. 
• A collaborative, self‑motivated approach, demonstrating sound judgement, continuous improvement mindset and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. 

What we offer: 

• Flexible working options 
• Career development opportunities 
• Health and wellbeing programs 
• Attractive and competitive remuneration 
• Recognition of achievements 
• Vehicle Salary Packaging 
• Paid parental and partner leave 
• Employee Assistance Program  

To Enquire and Apply: 

To find out more about the role contact Lewis Markowski on (08) 8229 9991. 

To view the full job description and submit your application, please visit My Recruitment section via the Employee Self Service tab in TechOne.  

Instructions on how to access and apply through TechOne can be found here: 

Applying Internally - My Recruitment | Scribe 

Only applicants who address and meet the essential criteria in the Position Description will be considered. 

Applications close at 9.00 am on Monday, 11 May 2026. 

Candidates will be required to undertake DHS Screening. 

Library Assistant

Job No: PP04420 | Location: Gordon

Library Assistant (Gordon)

• Salary $60,495.24 to $70,156.32 p/a + super
• Permanent full time position – 35 hours per week (Sunday to Thursday)
• Friendly and supportive team environment
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About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Council is seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Library Assistant to join our friendly team across our vibrant library network.

This role will be fully integrated with the operations of the library with duties including but are not limited to:

• Provide excellent customer service to library users of all ages
• Assist with daily library operations including circulation, shelving, and stock management
• Support library programs and events, including children’s storytimes, digital literacy sessions, and community workshops
• Help maintain a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment for all visitors
• Assist with basic tech support for public computers, printing, and online resources

Required experience & skills:

• Higher School Certificate or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a diverse team and interact with the public
• Tech-savvy and comfortable with library systems and digital tools
• A passion for books, learning, and community engagement
• Current Working With Children Check

Benefits

• 35 hour working week (Sunday to Thursday)
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Free onsite parking
• Up to $100 yearly Health & Fitness reimbursement (conditional)
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks additional annual leave per calendar year
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive team and inclusive workplace culture
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

**As a part of the branch network team this role will be required to work at any of our libraries as rostered. A willingness to work flexible hours on occasion, including rostered evening and weekend work will be required**

How to apply:

For more information, please refer to the Position Description 

Attach your resume and address the compulsory questions outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Like to know more? Contact Katherine Read on (02) 9424 0100

Closes: 11:30pm, Wednesday 6 May 2026 | APPLY with SEEK | APPLY with COUNCIL

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer

Programs & Engagement Senior Librarian

• Job No: FCRC132001
• Location: Hervey Bay
• Programs & Engagement Senior Librarian
• Community and Culture
• Permanent Full Time

Stream A Level 6 - $104,018 plus superannuation

• + $6,000 relocation assistance for suitable candidates
• + 9-day fortnight

At Fraser Coast Regional Council our people are our most important asset and central to achieving our purpose of Building Better Communities Together.

About the Role:

Bring your creativity, community spirit and leadership to a region that values connection, learning and a relaxed coastal lifestyle. As our Programs & Engagement Senior Librarian, you’ll shape library experiences that reflect the unique character of the Fraser Coast — from vibrant outreach in our townships to programs that celebrate local stories, culture and curiosity.

You’ll lead a small, passionate team to design and deliver inclusive programs, build strong community partnerships, support volunteers, and grow participation across our multi‑branch library network. Your work will help our community discover, learn and feel at home in their libraries.

What your day will look like:

• Leading engaging programs and outreach tailored to local needs
• Building partnerships and supporting Friends of the Library volunteers
• Creating program calendars, displays and online content
• Training staff and volunteers in safe, high‑quality delivery
• Managing budgets, grants and reporting for Programs & Engagement
• Contributing to strategic planning and community‑focused projects

Please click here to view a full position description.

What you’ll need for success:

• Demonstrated ability to manage community programs and a strong understanding of public library practices in a regional context, including effective media and promotion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including high‑quality reporting, correspondence and procedural documentation.
• Ability to plan, organise and analyse program and project viability and effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, support change, solve problems and negotiate in a team environment.
• Ability to provide guidance, training and support to staff and volunteers in program delivery and engagement activities.

What’s nice to have:

• Experience in a public library multi-branch environment.
• Experience in community liaison, managing volunteers, and public relations.
• Experience with GLAM programs and initiatives.
• Prior involvement in grant management and reporting.
• Current First Aid and CPR certificate.

We understand that not all candidates will meet every selection criterion. If you have the right approach and the ability to contribute effectively, we welcome your application.

Benefits of Working with Council

Committed to providing quality services to our community, we strongly support an inclusive and values driven culture, recognising your individual skills, knowledge and talent. As part of this we have implemented our Leadership Development Program, Boss to Coach.

We also create innovative solutions to labour shortages through our TEMPO program which has been recognised by our HR peers nationally in 2022, as well as winning the LGMA 2023 Excellence in Innovation award.  Click here to review our Employee Value Proposition.

What we Offer:

• Values based culture
• Employee discount shopping program
• Professional development
• Flexible working arrangements including work from home
• Study assistance program
• Novated leasing
• 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid emergency services leave
• Uniform subsidy
• Years of service rewards

Apply now:

Applications close 11pm on Tuesday 5 May - subject to change pending qualified applications received.

A cover letter outlining your suitability for the role, and a current resume is required.

For further details please contact Chris Bell (Lead Programs Librarian) - christopher.bell@frasercoast.qld.gov.au. 

Fraser Coast Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 

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Library Programs Officer

City of Fremantle–Fremantle WA

Permanent part-time (45 hours per fortnight)

Salary $75,309 - $90,754 per annum (pro rata) + 12% super

Benefits

• Health and Wellbeing program
• Superannuation co-contribution options for eligible employees
• 17.5% leave loading
• Access to Fitness Passport

Organisational Overview

Join a team deeply committed to community, culture and care. At the City of Fremantle, Community Development roles focus on truth-telling, social justice, access and inclusion, youth empowerment, reconciliation and positive ageing. From supporting mob through our Reconciliation Action Plan to mentoring young Change Makers, your work will uplift people across Walyalup.

You’ll collaborate with like-minded staff who value listening, relationships, and shared purpose. Whether you’re driving projects or supporting policy change, your work will have meaning, be grounded in Boodjar, shaped by community voice, and backed by a City that walks alongside you.

The City of Fremantle is seeking an enthusiastic Library Programs Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a busy and collaborative team.

The positions report to the Library Manager and will require you to engage with and support. We are seeking individuals who can interact well with a wide variety of people, with strong communication skills and an adaptable approach to work. You will be expected to work within existing practices and make suggestions on how we can improve our service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Improve outcomes for community members through lifelong learning programs in the City of Fremantle.
• Build connections with internal and external stakeholders, including not-for-profit organisations and government agencies.
• Develop and deliver innovative programs and events that encourage community learning, encourage community connections, and enrich and inspire the Fremantle community.

The successful applicant will understand the place of the public library within a community and be able to display high levels of empathy and discretion. Demonstrated experience delivering public programs for diverse audiences in a public library or cultural institution will be highly desirable.

The successful applicant will be asked to provide Police Clearance. *Days and hours worked are subject to change after consultation with staff.

The City of Fremantle promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people.  The City encourages people of all ages, genders, and abilities, Aboriginal Australians and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job.

If you have any access needs that may require reasonable adjustments to allow you to fully participate in the application and interview process, please get in touch with the contact below.  If you are an Aboriginal person or a person with a Disability who would like assistance with your application, please contact the Jobs and Skills Centre on 136464.

Application Instructions

Click Apply to be directed to our website and submit your application. Navigate to Job Attachments to view position description and Application Instructions.

Applicants should provide a current curriculum vitae and a two-page (maximum) cover letter in .pdf format.  You do not need to address the selection criteria. Your CV and cover letter should demonstrate how your skills and experience make you a suitable candidate for the advertised position.  The estimated closure date is 5pm on Friday the 15th of May but we reserve the right to close the ad prior to this date.

To discuss this opportunity in more detail please contact Leanne Thorpe on LEANNET@fremantle.wa.gov.au

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia. 

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Weekend Library Officer

Description

About Inner West Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity,Respect,Innovation,Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options(e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

The Weekend Library Officer position will assist and support the Branch Librarian and Weekend Supervisor to ensure the overall management of the day to day operations of one of the Inner Wests’ four Branch libraries and their partnering neighbourhood libraries.

Key functions include high quality customer service, staff management, administration of the day to day functions, working at the service desk and assisting with activities and programs. You may be required to work on the library floor at both the branch and neighbourhood libraries. You will also be required to delivery storytime, rhyme time or other programs.

You will be required to participate in a number of library team meetings and activities arranged annually.

Reporting to the Branch Librarian and Weekend Branch Supervisor, you will be responsible to provide essential information and guidance regarding the collections and programming, including children’s activities specific to each library and community.

This position will rotate between branches and neighbourhood libraries. At this point, it is likely the rotation will occur bi-annually.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$28,084.78 - $31,247.65 (pro-rata) + 12% Superannuation + Weekend Penalty rates apply

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

1. Degree or higher of Library and Information Services or equivalent or tertiary qualifications in a related discipline with experience to meet essential experience or skill criteria.
2. Demonstrated experience and a success track record in public libraries including information and reference services, customer service, library workflows, daily programmes delivery and collection development
3. Demonstrated in depth knowledge of library technology
4. Ability and willingness to promote and assist in the delivery of activities and programs for the library's customers
5. Ability to work and plan effectively as an individual and as a team member
6. Ability to identify priorities, meet deadlines and work quickly and accurately under pressure
7. Knowledge and a general interest in current trends in public libraries, lending services, emerging information technologies, publishing, contemporary culture and experience in implementing innovative ideas to create new programs
8. Understanding and commitment to equal employment opportunities, diversity, work health and safety, ethical practice and acting with probity at all times

Enquiries

Judith Hardy, Branch Librarian on (02) 9392 5895

Closing Date

Sunday 10 May 2026, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

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Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments

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Library Team Leader (Promotions and Online Engagement)

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Job no: 496795
Work type: Full Time - Permanent
Location: Melbourne
Categories: Services

Library Team Leader (Promotions and Online Engagement)

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. In this role, you will lead day-to-day library branch operations and oversee program and service delivery. You will also monitor the quality and effectiveness of library services at the branch within budget and library policy. As leader of the Promotions and Online Engagement team, you will actively promote library services, programs and resources through established communication channels and networks, actively seeking new channels and networks to reach new audiences and potential partners. You'll also oversee regular planning and production schedules to prepare the library’s regular events calendar and ensure timely communications across print and digital distribution channels.

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 stephen.wright@yarracity.vic.gov.au or (03) 9426 3125.

 703900 - Library Team Leader (Promotions and Online Engagement) - Position Description - April 2026.pdf

Applications close on: Friday 8 May 2026, at 11:55pm.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

Additional Information

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.

At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job! Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.

Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.

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.

Advertised: 22 Apr 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 08 May 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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Branch Team Leader (x 3 opportunities)

Footscray, Australia. | Reference: 6887123

• 1 x Full-Time (Footscray)
• 2 x Part-Time or Full-Time (0.8-1.0 FTE, Maribyrnong & West Footscray)
• Band 6 ($99,705.64 - $108,027.39 pro rata) + 12% super

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Lead the next chapter of library services in Melbourne's inner west.

At the City of Maribyrnong, we're not just responding to growth,we're shaping it.

With significant population increase, major redevelopment, and a thriving, diverse community, Maribyrnong is an exciting place to live, work and connect. Our libraries sit at the heart of this transformation as vibrant, inclusive spaces where community, creativity and learning come together.

We're expanding our leadership capacity across our service. This is a rare opportunity to join us as a Team Leader, with multiple roles available resulting from internal movement & promotion. These three Branch Team Leader roles are an investment in our future, giving you the opportunity to step into a visible leadership role and help shape what contemporary library services look like in a rapidly evolving community.

The Opportunity

Join our Creative Communities team and play a key leadership role in delivering exceptional, community-focused library services.

This is your opportunity to:

• Shape a thriving community hub, where people feel welcome, inspired and connected
• Help drive our ambitious Library Strategic Plan, champion new ideas, and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
• Work with the community to deliver creative programs and events, while building meaningful partnerships with local organisations and stakeholders.
• Lead a passionate and dedicated team within a progressive and supportive organisation

Your Branch Options

Please indicate in your application if you would like to be considered for a specific location or branch, and whether you are interested in a 0.8 FTE position.

Footscray (Full-Time)
Lead a large team at our busiest branch which delivers a demanding seven-day service. Play a key role in shaping the future through the exciting Creative West project. This role includes 1 in 2 Friday evening shifts and one weekend shift per quarter.

Maribyrnong (0.8-1.0 FTE)
Lead a small team in a high-traffic location near Highpoint. Build strong partnerships with the shopping centre and co-located Living Museum to create a dynamic community space. This role includes 1 in 4 Thursday evening shifts and one weekend shift per quarter.

West Footscray (0.8-1.0 FTE)
Lead a close-knit team in a much-loved neighbourhood library. A warm, community-focused environment with strong engagement from local families. This role includes evening program delivery as rostered and one weekend shift per quarter.

What You'll Bring

• Experience working in a library environment and proven ability to lead, coach and motivate teams in busy service settings
• Relevant tertiary qualifications and eligibility for ALIA associate membership
• Strong capability to translate strategy into local impact
• Experience building partnerships and working collaboratively
• Confidence with collections, digital tools and information services
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for engaging diverse communities

Why Join Us

At Maribyrnong, you'll find more than a job — you'll find a place to grow:

• Flexible working arrangements to support your lifestyle
• Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time roles
• A values-driven organisation focused on inclusion, creativity and community
• A collaborative, supportive leadership environment
• A vibrant inner-west location known for its culture, diversity and food scene

How to Apply

To download the PD and to apply for this job go to: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies & enter ref code: 6887123.

Please forward your resume, response to the selection criteria and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience, in support of your application by the closing date. Please indicate if you wish to be considered for a specific location/branch.

Enquiries: For further queries regarding this position, please contact Christy Longhurst Team Leader Customer Experience on (03) 9688 0146 or Joanne Smith, Coordinator, Library Services on (03) 9032 4203, for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: 17 May 2026 at 10:00pm.

All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including an Interview, Reference Checks, a Criminal Record Check, Pre-Employment Medical and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe S

tandards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within its child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.

Applications Close: 17 May 2026

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Library Programs and Partnerships Officer

Work type: Temporary Full Time

Location: Dandenong

Department: Community Strengthening

Band 5 - $82,392 to $95,116 per annum (plus super)

Temporary Full Time - 35 hours per week (18 May 2026 – 4 July 2027)

(includes one evening shift per week and one weekend shift per month)

About Us

Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.

Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.

We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.

About the role

There is an amazing opportunity for a creative and passionate Library Programs and Partnerships Officer to temporarily join our contemporary library service.

The Library Programs and Partnerships Officer works within the Creative and Engaged City Department at Springvale and Dandenong Library sites and Keysborough Library Lounge with the opportunity to deliver to outreach locations within the City of Greater Dandenong.

The role’s key responsibilities include the planning, development and high-quality project support of Library Service programs and events, including the coordination of print, online and social media marketing. The position also involves engaging stakeholders in the planning, delivery and evaluation of library programs and partnerships.

About you

The successful applicant will have excellent written and oral communication skills, demonstrated program/project management experience, a passion for community engagement and development and an interest in innovative technology and programs.

Please ensure you address the key selection criteria outlined in the position description as part of your application.

You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.

The successful candidate will be asked to produce a clear Working with Children Check and will be asked to consent to a national police check (and where relevant an ‘international criminal history check’), subject to the operation of spent conviction laws. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Benefits of working with us

Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.

Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.

Our benefits include

• Competitive salary
• Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
• Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
• Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
• Reward & recognition programs
• Health initiatives
• Access to our support and wellbeing programs
• A vibrant social club

For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us

Council will consider flexible working arrangements for all positions. We embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.

Council is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.

If you require any access or reasonable adjustment at any point throughout the recruitment process, then please do let us know by contacting the listed Hiring Manager – your experience truly matters to us.

To apply

To apply for this position please complete the online application form including:

• A brief cover letter
• Your resume
• Response to key selection criteria

You will be required to answer selection questions as part of the application process. The selection process also includes the requirement for reference checks

Position Description: Library Programs and Partnership Officer – 399.9 KB

Applications close: 5pm, Tuesday, 5 May 2026

Further information: Vanessa Gigliotti, (03) 8571 5441

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