Officer – Reading, Learning & Community
POSITION 297
- Commencing ASAP – 6 October 2027
- Specific Engagement
- Band 3 ($36.4770 – 39.7780 per hour) + Super
- Temporary Part Time
- 50.75 hours per 4 week roster
- Across Eltham, Watsonia and Diamond Valley Libraries
This position includes weekend shifts.
As we continue to grow and enhance the services we provide to our community, we are seeking an enthusiastic and capable temporary part-time Library Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is expanding and committed to delivering exceptional library services and positive community outcomes.
About the Role
The Officer - Reading, Learning & Community role is focused on delivering excellent library services and programs, supported by courteous, effective communication with all customers. You will provide timely assistance using a strong knowledge of library products and services.
You will maintain a high level of customer focus by responding to community needs, supporting promotions, displays, and events, and providing basic reference assistance to encourage library membership and use.
The position involves a range of library operations in a self-service environment, including circulation and collection maintenance duties.
You will contribute positively to the team by supporting daily branch operations, participating in planning, meetings, and training, and advocating for branch and regional development. Above all, you will help strengthen the library as a welcoming place for reading, learning, and community connection.
This position requires a willingness to be trained in delivering Storytime.
About You
- A customer-focused professional who delivers prompt, courteous service and has a strong understanding of library services, collections, and resources to support a diverse community.
- Passionate about reading and confident in providing Readers’ Advisory, using strong knowledge and advisory skills to connect people with books and information they’ll enjoy.
- Have strong attention to detail in shelving and collection maintenance and are comfortable using technology, including Microsoft Office, internet tools, email, and social media.
- Ability to provide inclusive, basic reference assistance and communicate effectively with both customers and colleagues to create a welcoming library environment.
Roster Details:
Please refer here for further details relating to the roster for this position.
Please note that these hours form part of a set roster and shifts are not able to be changed.
How to Apply
Before applying for this position, applicants should read the Position Description.
To submit an application for this role, please prepare a statement addressing a response to the selection criteria, along with your current Resume and apply via Seek.
This position will close on Thursday 1 October 2026.
Interviews will be given to all eligible employees who fully meet and address the key selection criteria. Please note that if you do not satisfactorily meet the key selection criteria you may be excluded from interview.
Further Information
For more information on the responsibilities of this role, and for the selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description or Kia Dietrich on (03) 9435-2397 or kdietrich@yprl.vic.gov.au
*Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check, and Employee Working with Children Check.