PartTime Temporary (0.8 EFT) to October 2027

Band5 $77,357 - $88,159 pro rata to 56 hours per fortnight, plus 12% statutorysuperannuation

Weare seeking an enthusiastic and community-minded Senior Library Officer to lead the day-to-day operations of Yarram Library until October 2027.

Set withinthe Yarram Hub, the library is a welcoming and well-stocked community spacewith large windows overlooking beautiful parklands. The team hosts regularactivities and events for all ages, helps people find their next great read andconnects the community with an extensive range of physical and digitalresources.

Thisis a fantastic opportunity to combinehands-on library service withbranch supervision, team support and communityconnection aspart of a dedicated and fun team.

In thisvaried role, you'll supervise staff and coordinate rosters while remainingactively involved in customer service, Storytime and other community programs,collection maintenance, marketing and engagement, and the everyday operation ofthe branch.

You'll helpthe team deliver a welcoming, safe and engaging library experience, providingpractical leadership, coaching and support while keeping services runningsmoothly.

The positionis primarily based at the Library in the Yarram Hub and participates in aroster that includes regular Saturday shifts, occasional work outside normalbusiness hours and, when required, out-of-hours contact with relieving staff.

If you bringinitiative, sound judgement and a genuine passion for libraries, people andcommunity learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Inthis role, you will

- Supervise the day-to-day operation ofYarram Library, coordinating staff, workloads and branch priorities.
- Prepare and manage rosters,



arrangerelief coverage and respond flexibly when staffing needs change.
- Lead, coach and support staff, newemployees, volunteers and placement students to deliver consistent,high-quality service.
- Provide friendly and professionalfrontline service, assisting library users with information, resources,technology and library services.
- Deliver engaging community programsand activities that encourage literacy, learning and participation, includingweekly Storytime sessions.
- Respond to enquiries, complaints andincidents calmly, proactively and in line with Council policies and procedures.
- Support collection maintenance, branchpresentation, marketing and engagement activities, and the coordination of homelibrary services.
- Build positive relationships withlibrary users, community groups and colleagues while ensuring the branchremains welcoming, safe and well organised.

AboutYou

Youare passionate about the role libraries play in supporting literacy, lifelonglearning and community connection. Youenjoy being part of day-to-day service delivery and are ready to takeresponsibility for guiding a team, coordinating a busy branch and keepingpeople and priorities on track.

Youwill bring:

- Experience supervising staff andcoordinating work in a library, community service or similarly customer-focusedenvironment.




- Solid organisational skills,including experience preparing rosters, setting priorities and balancing thework of others.
- A supportive leadership style, withthe confidence to provide direction, coaching, feedback and practicalassistance.
- Confidence and enthusiasm to engagechildren, families and community members through library programs andactivities, including Storytime.
- Excellent customer service,communication and problem-solving skills, including the ability to managecomplaints and unexpected issues.
- A genuine interest in literacy,lifelong learning and community connection.
- Confidence supporting people to accesstechnology, digital resources and online services, with strong Microsoft 365skills.
- The ability to obtain andmaintain ALIA-accredited library qualification and be eligible for membership, acurrent Victorian driver licence and ability to obtain a Working with ChildrenCheck and National Police Check.
- First Aid and CPR aredesirable.

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 apositiv

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