Location: Heyfield Library

Department: Libraries

Employment type: Part Time Permanent

Work Arrangement: On-site

LibraryOfficer - Heyfield

PositionNo. 162

PartTime ongoing (0.63 EFT)

44 hours per fortnight including after hours and Saturdays on a rotational system.

Band4 $72,010 - $75,577 pro rata per annum, plus 12% statutory superannuation

Thisis a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an important community service andbe part of a dedicated and supportive team.

Inthis varied role, you'll deliver high-quality customer service and communityprograms, maintain collections and oversee day-to-day library operations,helping deliver a welcoming and engaging library experience.

Aspart of the team, you'll participate in a roster system that includes regularSaturday shifts and occasional work outside normal business hours.

Thisposition is primarily based at Heyfield Library but may be required to workacross other Wellington Shire library facilities as needed.

Ifyou've got great initiative, are passionate about libraries, and thrive incustomer-focused environments, we'd love to hear from you.

Inthis role, you will

- Providefriendly and professional customer service, assisting library users withinformation, resources, technology and library services.
- Supportday-to-day library operations, including memberships, loans, returns,reservations, shelving and collection presentation.
- Delivera range of engaging community programs and activities with enthusiasm, to activelyencourage learning, literacy and community participation. This includesweekly Storytime sessions.
- Assistwith the maintenance and development of library collections, includingprocessing new items and providing collection recommendations.
- Promotelibrary services and support users to confidently access digitalresources, technology and online information.
- Undertakeadministrative tasks that support library operations, collections,programming and community engagement activities.
- Contributeto a welcoming, inclusive and well-presented library environment.




- Workcollaboratively with colleagues, community groups and library users to createpositive library experiences and deliver service outcomes.

AboutYou

Youare passionate about the role libraries play in supporting literacy, lifelonglearning and community connection. You bring experience in library services ora similar customer-focused environment and enjoy helping people accessinformation, resources and technology.

Youwill bring:

- Experienceworking in library services, with an understanding of library systems,processes and customer service delivery.
- Confidenceand enthusiasm to engage children, families and community members throughlibrary programs and activities, including Storytime.
- Strongcommunication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assist adiverse range of library users.
- A genuineinterest in literacy, learning and community connection.
- Confidencesupporting people to access technology, digital resources and onlineservices.
- Well-developedorganisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks andpriorities.
- Acollaborative approach and willingness to contribute across customerservice, collections, programs and library operations.
- Proficiencyin Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn and use library managementsystems.

WhyWellington?

Hereat Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplaceculture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encouragesopportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing asupportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.





Everyperson at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences,perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people,healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of the largest employersin the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are basedthroughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make apositive impact in our community.

Weuse award-winning technologies to seek and implement creative improvementsacross the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader inlocal government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for thebetterment of our community.

Weoffer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning ina collaborative, supportive environment.

WellingtonShire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associatedlegislative requirements.

WellingtonShire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and arecommitted to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We promotethe principles of merit and fairness, and encourage applications from people ofdifferent backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations andgender identities.

WellingtonShire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is lookingto respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.

AboutWellington

WellingtonShire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria,Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail.Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no trafficjams. InThe Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.

InWellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments toexplore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperaterainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take yourbreath away.

You’ll need to apply by 11.59pm Sunday 6 September 2026

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📌 Library Officer - Heyfield
🏢 Wellington Shire Council
📍 Heyfield