Senior Library Officer
- Yarram Position No. 158 Part Time Temporary (0.8 EFT) to October 2027 Band 5 $77,357
- $88,159 pro rata to 56 hours per fortnight, plus 12% statutory superannuation Closing date: Sunday 8 November 11:59PM We are seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded Senior Library Officer to lead the day-to-day operations of Yarram Library until October 2027. Set within the Yarram Hub, the library is a welcoming and well-stocked community space with large windows overlooking beautiful parklands. The team hosts regular activities and events for all ages, helps people find their next great read and connects the community with an extensive range of physical and digital resources. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine hands-on library service with branch supervision, team support and community connection as part of a dedicated and fun team. In this varied role, you’ll supervise staff and coordinate rosters while remaining actively involved in customer service, Storytime and other community programs, collection maintenance, marketing and engagement, and the everyday operation of the branch. You’ll help the team deliver a welcoming, safe and engaging library experience, providing practical leadership, coaching and support while keeping services running smoothly. The position is primarily based at the Library in the Yarram Hub and participates in a roster that includes regular Saturday shifts, occasional work outside normal business hours and, when required, out-of-hours contact with relieving staff. If you bring initiative, sound judgement and a genuine passion for libraries, people and community learning, we’d love to hear from you. In this role, you will
• Supervise the day-to-day operation of Yarram Library, coordinating staff, workloads and branch priorities.
• Prepare and manage rosters, arrange relief coverage and respond flexibly when staffing needs change.
• Lead, coach and support staff, new employees, volunteers and placement students to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
• Provide friendly and professional frontline service, assisting library users with information, resources, technology and library services.
• Deliver engaging community programs and activities that encourage literacy, learning and participation, including weekly Storytime sessions.
• Respond to enquiries, complaints and incidents calmly, proactively and in line with Council policies and procedures.
• Support collection maintenance, branch presentation, marketing and engagement activities, and the coordination of home library services.
• Build positive relationships with library users,



community groups and colleagues while ensuring the branch remains welcoming, safe and well organised. About You You are passionate

about the role
libraries play in supporting literacy, lifelong learning and community connection. You enjoy being part of day-to-day service delivery and are ready to take responsibility for guiding a team, coordinating a busy branch and keeping people and priorities on track. You Will Bring
• Experience supervising staff and coordinating work in a library, community service or similarly customer-focused environment.
• Strong organisational skills, including experience preparing rosters, setting priorities and balancing the work of others.
• A supportive leadership style, with the confidence to provide direction, coaching, feedback and practical assistance.
• Confidence and enthusiasm to engage children, families and community members through library programs and activities, including Storytime.
• Excellent customer service, communication and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage complaints and unexpected issues.
• A genuine interest in literacy, lifelong learning and community connection.
• Confidence supporting people to access technology, digital resources and online services, with strong Microsoft 365 skills.
• The ability to obtain and maintain ALIA-accredited library qualification and be eligible for membership, a current Victorian driver licence and ability to obtain a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
• First Aid and CPR are desirable. Why Wellington? Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees. Every person 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 employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality,



and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community. We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.

We offer
a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment. Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements. Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Chance Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We promote the principles of merit and fairness, and encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities. Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead. About Wellington Wellington Shire 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 traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day. In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away. Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special. From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland Visit https://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.

How To Apply
If what you read resonates with your values, experience, and career aspirations then we want to hear from you Applications should include a cover letter, resume and address all questions within the online application form. You will need to apply by 11.59PM SUNDAY 8 November 2026.

📌 Senior Library Officer (Yarram)
🏢 Wellington Shire Council
📍 Yarram