Reader Development & Local History Librarian

- Parental leave backfill – 18 January 2027 to 1 October 2027 (subject to change).
- The position is currently based at North Melbourne Library. However, the successful applicant may be required to work at other Council locations, depending on operational requirements.

About the role

Join City of Melbourne Libraries in a specialist librarian role where you'll champion reader development and community heritage, curating collections and delivering programs that foster lifelong reading, learning and discovery.

The role combines frontline customer service, collection development, community engagement and program delivery to create meaningful experiences for our diverse community. It plays a vital part in maintaining our high standard of library service, supporting readers, delivering local history services and connecting people with information, learning opportunities and community programs.

As a key member of the library team, you will lead reader development initiatives, maintain and promote library collections, provide local history services, and coordinate engaging programs for the community. This includes facilitating two monthly book clubs held from 6.00pm to 7.00pm, requiring regular evening attendance and a passion for connecting readers through shared literary experiences.

It is a hands-on, highly operational position requiring a strong customer focus, initiative, adaptability and expertise in reader development and local history services.

A little more about the role

- Deliver exceptional face-to-face customer service, information services and reader advisory support to library users across City of Melbourne Libraries.
- Develop, maintain and promote adult library collections and local history resources, ensuring they remain relevant, accessible and responsive to community needs.
- Deliver engaging reader development, community heritage and library programs that encourage lifelong learning, reading and community participation.
- Respond to customer enquiries, provide local and family history assistance,



and support customers to access library technologies, resources and services.

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you will help deliver what is most significant to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We are proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it is your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne’s future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About you

You are an experienced library professional who enjoys balancing customer service, community engagement and specialist librarianship. You thrive in a busy public-facing environment and are passionate about connecting people with resources, information, reading opportunities and local history.

You bring strong communication skills, a collaborative approach and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining excellent service standards.

What your experience might look like - Key Selection Criteria

- Tertiary qualifications in librarianship, community programming or a related discipline, and/or significant relevant experience.
- Experience delivering customer-focused library services, reader development initiatives, programs and events.
- Demonstrated experience developing, promoting and maintaining library collections and resources.
- Excellent communication, information retrieval and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment.

Benefits of working with us

- Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discoun

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