About Us

Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.

The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.

What’s on Offer

- Security – Permanent part-time role, 21 hours per week, working across the Mornington Peninsula Libraries network, including all branches, the Library Van and community locations. Band 5 (Libraries) – $82,384 - $95,173 per annum, pro rata (excl. super).

- Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.

- Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.

- Job Satisfaction – Support literacy, lifelong learning and community connection through inclusive outreach programs, with a primary focus on children, young people and families.

About the Role

As Library Outreach Officer, you will deliver and support the planning of engaging, inclusive outreach programs, activities and literacy experiences that promote early literacy, lifelong learning and community connection. With a primary focus on children, young people and families, you will build partnerships with early learning services, schools,



organisations and community groups to enhance access to library services and respond to community needs across all stages of life.

Reporting to the Library Services Coordinator, the core responsibilities include:

- Support the planning, delivery and evaluation of inclusive library programs, outreach initiatives and literacy experiences that respond to community needs.
- Build and maintain partnerships with early learning services, schools, community organisations, Council teams and other stakeholders to strengthen participation and access to library services.
- Monitor and analyse program outcomes, participation trends and community feedback to demonstrate impact and inform continuous service improvement.
- Provide direct service delivery support in library branches, the Library Van and community settings as required, delivering welcoming, responsive and accessible customer service.

This role requires weekend work, a Victorian Driver’s Licence, a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

About You

- A qualification in Library and Information Services or a related field, with demonstrated experience in library services, education, early years and/or community development.

Experience in public libraries, local government and/or other complex organisations is desirable.

- Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with families, caregivers,



early learning services, schools, organisations and community groups, including communities experiencing disadvantage.
- Ability to research, plan, coordinate and evaluate programs and activities, using feedback and information to improve services, supported by strong organisational skills, initiative and adaptability.
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to respond to the needs of varying stakeholders.
- Frontline customer service experience, with strong interpersonal skills, empathy and cultural awareness, and the ability to manage complex enquiries and challenging situations respectfully.

How to Apply

If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.

Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).

Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.

For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this prospect, please contact: Claire Grosso, Team Leader - Libraries, 5950 3291.

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday 25 November 2026.

📌 Library Outreach Officer (Mornington)
🏢 Mornington Peninsula Shire
📍 Mornington