Job Description

Library Band 5: $82,688.02 (pro-rata) per annum + Superannuation

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Permanent Part Time Opportunity - 30.5hrs per week

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Exciting opportunity to join one of Melbourne's largestmunicipalities.

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Located in the centre of Melbourne's growing west, Brimbank CityCouncil is a local government that is welcoming, diverse, and proud - just likethe community we serve.

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Being community-first underpins everything we do. We work andadvocate for our community, being innovative, future-focused, and responsive;applying these same principles to the way we work with each other everyday.

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Brimbank is situated on the traditional lands ofthe Wurundjeri and Bunurong people. We pay our respects to theirElders past, present and emerging.

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Every person working for Brimbank City Council shares our aspirationto make our City the best it can be!

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We are currently seeking a part-time permanent staff member to joinour Library teams!

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The role

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Brimbank Libraries is a dynamic publiclibrary service in Melbourne's western suburbs delivering a range of servicesand programs to the community to support lifelong learning, literacy and socialconnection.

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This is a rewarding opportunity for anenthusiastic library professional to work as part of a team, combining thecataloguing and maintenance of library collections with reader development andpromotions.

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Applications from candidates with experiencein cataloguing and working with library collections are welcomed. Experience in providing support services toLibraries, particularly around the use of shelf ready suppliers is anadvantage.

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This role isresponsible for:

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- Liasingwith suppliers, addressing issues around order management, MARC records,



orderreceipts and invoices, maintenance of Library Standing Orders, and timelydelivery of library materials and other relevant matters.
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- Originalcataloguing of library resources as required
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- Supportingthe access and use of library resources both physical and digital
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- Supportingthe wider library team in promoting and maintaining relevant high qualitylibrary collections
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About You

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Are you passionate about supporting deliveryof services to engage with community members from diverse backgrounds to connectwith their local library and enhance their literacy levels, reading and socialwellbeing needs?

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If this sounds like you, come and be part ofour innovative and energetic team, providing excellence in service and programsto one of Victoria's most culturally diverse communities.

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With a passion for connecting with thecommunity, you have:

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- Excellent IT,online acquisitions and cataloguing skills including knowledge and experienceof working in an automated cataloguing environment
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- Ability to workwith budgets including; ordering to set criteria & goals, managing monthlyspend
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- Effectivecommunication skills with all stakeholders; including library & councilstaff, community members and supply chain partners.
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- Excellentattention to detail and skills in managing time,



planning and prioritizing thetasks required of the position
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- Ability to engagewith people from diverse backgrounds.
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- An ability tomulti-task and think creatively, following established documentation andprocesses.
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Hours are spreadacross the week and include a late shift to 8pm. Additional Sunday shifts areavailable as overtime.

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Staff are required to work across any of thelibrary locations based at Deer Park, Keilor, St Albans, Sunshine and Sydenham.

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All successfulcandidates must have a working with Children Check and undertake a Policecheck.

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Allapplications must respond to the key selection criteria as listed on the lastpage of the position description and be submitted within the indicated closingdate of this advertisement. This role requires a mandatory police check thatwill be organised by the Council.

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Brimbank City Council actively encourages applicants from Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander heritage, people living with disability, andLGBTQIA+ and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore theopportunity of a career at Brimbank.

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If you have any support or access requirements, or would like tospeak to someone about employment process please contact People Culture andWellbeing on 92494000.

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Brimbank City Council is a ChildSafe organisation and endeavouring to promote child safe,child friendly practices.

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To be eligible for employment at Brimbank City Council you must bean Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia or be legally entitledto work in Australia.

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Direct any queries regarding the role to: Andrew Logan, Library Collections Coordinator on 9249 4172

📌 Collections and Acquisitions Technician (Victoria)
🏢 Brimbank Disability Network Group
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