Careers, Volunteering & Work Experience

Position #1

Located at: Realm Library

Classification: Band 4, Level A-D

• Permanent part-time – 25.25 hours per week
• $67,972 – $73,848 plus Superannuation (pro rata)

Position #2

Located at: Montrose Library

Classification: Band 4, Level A-D

• Permanent part-time – 22.5 hours per week
• $67,972 – $73,848 plus Superannuation (pro rata)

We are seeking two Children’s Officers to join our teams at Realm Library and Montrose Library. Please note: You can apply for both positions with one application – please clearly indicate your preference.

We believe that Your Library is a great place to work. To be successful in either of these positions, you must be creative, think outside the box and have great organisational skills.

Being a Children’s Officer – it is not as easy as it looks. You will have help, guidance and support from our Regional Children’s Librarian and you will join the Children’s Team – a fantastic and supportive network.

You need experience working with children, young people and families, or the capacity and willingness to learn to work in this environment. You need to be confident and engaging and be prepared to sing & dance.

With guidance you will: 

• Organise a range of storytime programs and activities that showcase Your Library’s Children’s Services.
• Present engaging storytime experiences – with animated reading, rhyme & singing/music presentation skills.
• Participate in planning and implementing promotional activities designed to increase literacy and encourage utilisation of “all things library”.
• Perform a range of rostered library operations that support customers in a self-service environment based on a high level of knowledge of library products and services.

We encourage our Children’s Officers to take the initiative, be creative and give their best. We support our employees to lead and make decisions that have the potential to improve library services for our communities.

Please find here the Role Prospectus which includes the Position Description, Conditions of Employment, and specific notes about the position at each branch location.

Key selection criteria

Please detail your experience or willingness to learn (200 word limit per criterion):

• In creating leading edge Storytime programs, events and activities (including STEAM based) which will engage children in our libraries.
• In building relationships with external children’s service providers, promoting library resources and facilitating outreach opportunities.
• Highly developed customer service skills with demonstrated knowledge of techniques to deal with a range of internal and external customers.
• A demonstrable high level of confidence and experience in digital literacy, and the ability to share this knowledge and skills with employees and customers, including experience in reference, research and information provision.  

How to apply

All applicants are required to read the Role Prospectus prior to lodging their application.

Applications will only be accepted via email at [email protected]. Hard copy applications will not be considered.

Your application should include:

• Your curriculum vitae
• A separate document that addresses the key selection criteria
• A three-minute video that demonstrates your strengths, personality, and what you can bring to our organisation.

Applications that do not include all of these components may not be considered. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close 5pm, Sunday 22 January 2023.

Enquiries

Specific enquiries can be directed to:

Christine Smith (Corporate Manager Operations) on (03) 9800 6402.

Chantell Harriss (Manager Branch Services) on (03) 9800 6414.