Librarian (Melbourne)

Librarian (Melbourne)

30 Oct
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Whitehorse Manningham Libraries
|
Melbourne

30 Oct

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries

Melbourne

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries – Bulleen VIC

Librarian - Bulleen Library
Band 5 ($84,488 – $97,356 Pro-rata) + Superannuation
Ongoing Part Time
65.50 hours per four week period

Join one of Victoria’s most vibrant and community-focused library services Are you passionate about connecting people with information, ideas and lifelong learning? Do you thrive in a customer-focused environment where every day brings new opportunities to engage with the community?

At Whitehorse Manningham Libraries (WML), we're looking for an enthusiastic and qualified librarian who is committed to delivering outstanding library services and creating meaningful experiences for our customers.

About Us Whitehorse Manningham Libraries is one of Victoria's most actively used public library services. Through eight library branches, outreach services, Home Library Services and an online presence, we connect our communities with information, learning opportunities, technology, culture and each other.

Our libraries are welcoming, inclusive spaces where curiosity is encouraged, lifelong learning is celebrated, and community connections are strengthened.

About the Role As a Librarian, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative, customer-focused services that enrich the lives of our diverse community.

You'll have the opportunity to:

Deliver high-quality information, reference and reader advisory services

Engage with customers from a wide range of backgrounds and life stages

Plan and deliver library programs, events and digital literacy training

Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups and stakeholders





Support customers across in-library, outreach and online service channels

Contribute to an inclusive, welcoming and collaborative team workplace

Help shape library services that respond to changing community needs

About You We're seeking someone who:

Is passionate about customer service and community engagement

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team

Is committed to delivering accessible and responsive information services

Can adapt to a variety of service environments and customer needs

Has a strong interest in building community partnerships and connections

Holds recognised tertiary qualifications that provide eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)

Applications from candidates nearing completion of their library qualifications are also encouraged.

What We Offer At WML, we value our people and support their professional and personal wellbeing through:

Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities

Purchased leave arrangements

Carry-over leave provisions from the Local Government sector

Employee Assistance Program for staff and immediate family members





Salary sacrifice superannuation opportunities

A supportive and collaborative workplace culture

Meaningful work that makes a difference in your community

Requirements The successful applicant must:

Hold, or be willing to obtain, a Working with Children Check

Be willing to undergo a National Police Record Check

Be able to work the specific shifts as outlined in the candidate information pack (available on the library website: https://www.wml.vic.gov.au/About/Jobs-Volunteering/Jobs)

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries (WML) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. WML promotes an organisational culture that embeds child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, WML has an Employee Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy.

As part of the appointment process, WML may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview and/or requiring proof of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

WML welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

📌 Librarian (Melbourne)
🏢 Whitehorse Manningham Libraries
📍 Melbourne

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