Careers, Volunteering & Work Experience

Working in Public Libraries

If you are interested in more information about working in Public Libraries or qualifications/course availability please visit: www.alia.org.au.

Work Experience and Industry Placement

Work Experience and Industry Placement spaces are available in both semesters; we may suspend the application process if all places are taken. Please note that branches only take between 1-2 students per term, depending on the size of the branch.
What is Work Experience?
 
Work Experience is the short-term placement of students with ‘host’ employers, to provide insights into the library as a workplace. Students (typically in Year 9 or 10) are placed with employers primarily to observe and learn – not to undertake activities which require extensive training or experience. We accept Work Experience students from secondary schools. Work Experience applications must be made at least four weeks ahead of your planned commencement date.
Please note – some libraries have no remaining availability for 2025.
Apply for Work Experience
What is an Industry Placement?
 
Industry Placements are frequently a required component of tertiary-level information services degrees. We are happy to accommodate students undertaking their mandatory Industry Placement. They are typically 10-day intensive placements designed to provide practical industry experience.
Apply for Industry Placement
 
  • Youth organisations undertaking community service certificates, for example Queen’s Guide, Duke of Edinburgh etc. should submit an application for Work Experience.
  • All enquiries about Community Service Placement from the Department of Corrective Services or Specialist Work Company Placements for special needs clients should be directed to:

Manager Branch Services
Your Library
10 Caribbean Drive
SCORESBY VIC 3179

Volunteer Opportunities

There are plenty of ways to volunteer at Your Library. If you are interested in volunteering please visit the Volunteers page.

Volunteer opportunities

Current vacancies

Team Leader 

Located at: Belgrave Library

Classification: Band 5, Level A-D,  $82,312 – $96,102

    • Permanent Full time – 38 hours per week (with ADO)
    • 11.5% Superannuation

About the role:

Your Library is seeking a Team Leader who is able to lead and facilitate a positive and collaborative culture for our Belgrave Library team.
 
About You:     
 
You will be a flexible and team-oriented person who is ready to lead library services with a level of innovation, creativity and a passion for serving the unique and diverse Belgrave community. 

Your previous experience will equip you with a well-developed understanding of what makes a modern and progressive public library service, and how that translates to the provision of a quality customer experience that is truly welcoming, responsive and inclusive to the community.

How to apply:

Before applying for this position, applicants should read the Position Description. 
 

Your application must include:

    1. Your current resume
    2. A statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria  
Your Library reserves its right to exclude from interview applicants if they do not satisfactorily meet the Key Selection Criteria. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Applications will only be accepted via jobs@yourlibrary.vic.gov.au. Hard copy applications will not be considered. 

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 6 April, 2025

Interviews will be held the week of 7th April.   

Further enquiries: 

To find out more about the role before you apply, you can contact one of our Regional Managers, Emma Jahn on 9800 6440 or Chantell Harriss on 9800 6414. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Position Description
Email Application

Team Leader 

Located at: Mooroolbark Library

Classification: Band 5, Level A-D,  $82,312 – $96,102

    • Permanent Full time – 38 hours per week (with ADO)
    • 11.5% Superannuation

About the role:

Your Library is seeking a Team Leader who is able to lead and facilitate a positive and collaborative culture for our Mooroolbark Library team.

About You:     

You will be a flexible and team-oriented person who is ready to lead library services with a level of innovation, creativity and a passion for serving the unique and diverse Belgrave community. 

Your previous experience will equip you with a well-developed understanding of what makes a modern and progressive public library service, and how that translates to the provision of a quality customer experience that is truly welcoming, responsive and inclusive to the community.

How to apply:

Before applying for this position, applicants should read the Position Description. 
 

Your application must include:

    1. Your current resume
    2. A statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria  
Your Library reserves its right to exclude from interview applicants if they do not satisfactorily meet the Key Selection Criteria. Late applications will not be accepted. 

Applications will only be accepted via jobs@yourlibrary.vic.gov.au. Hard copy applications will not be considered. 

Applications close 11:59pm, Sunday 6 April, 2025

Interviews will be held the week of 7th April.   

Further enquiries: 

To find out more about the role before you apply, you can contact one of our Regional Managers, Emma Jahn on 9800 6440 or Chantell Harriss on 9800 6414. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Position Description
Email Application

Your Library is committed to providing an inclusive and safe work environment which embraces the diverse backgrounds and experience of all people. Applicants should be aware that we conduct Working with Children, police and reference checks to ensure we maintain a safe and inclusive workplace by recruiting the right people. 

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