| Position | Officer Reading, Learning and Community |
| Posted | 2025 September 10 |
| Expired | 2025 October 10 |
| Company | Yarra Plenty Regional Library |
| Location | Mill Park VIC | AU |
| Job Type | Full Time |
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Officer, Reading, Learning and CommunityPermanent Part-time - 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE Commencing early to mid October 2025 Specific Engagement Band 3 ($36.4770 - $39.7780 p.h) + Super
POSITION 1 67.5 hours per 4 week roster Mill Park, Diamond Valley, Lalor & Whittlesea Library
POSITION 2 82.75 hrs per 4 week roster Mernda & Whittlesea Library
YPRL is currently seeking a permanent part-time Officer - Reading, Learning & Community, with 2 positions available at multiple locations, however, you may be required to work at any other YPRL sites when required.
Our Officers provide a high standard of service to Yarra Plenty Regional Library customers and to the wider community.
About You:
The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong customer service skills. They will need to be able to communicate effectively with all library users and members of the community, including the ability to interact with both children and their parents. The successful incumbents will provide a high level of customer focus and will actively encourage enthusiasm for reading in children. They should actively encourage a love for reading through reader advisory and prioritise customer satisfaction. Adaptability, flexibility, and a positive team-oriented approach are essential qualities we are looking for in the successful candidate.
Responsibilities:
Providing courteous and effective communication with all customers to provide an efficient and timely service based on good knowledge of library products and services
Maintaining a high level of customer focus by responding to customer needs, assisting with promotional activities, functions and displays, providing basic reference information and participating in the provision of community engagement services to grow library membership and usage
Performing a range of library operations that support customers in a self serve environment, including circulation and collection maintenance duties as directed.
Actively contributing to a positive team environment by supporting the branch in achieving day to day operations, active participation in planning and staff meetings, attendance at training and through advocacy for branch and regional development
Contributing to the role of the library as a place for reading, learning, and meeting
Supporting the library's role as a place for reading, learning, and community connection, including the facilitation of Storytime sessions and other literacy-based programs
Comfort with sewing machines and craft activities is a bonus, particularly given our vibrant Makerspace environment
POSITION 1- ROSTER DETAILS (67.5 hrs per 4 week roster)
This role includes delivery of regular Storytimes.
Week 1 Monday: 5.15pm- 9.15pm (Mill Park) Tuesday: 5.15pm- 9.15pm (Mill Park) Saturday: 9.45am - 1pm (Diamond Valley) Sunday: 1.30pm - 4.30pm (Diamond Valley)
Week 2 Monday: 5.15pm- 9.15pm (Mill Park) Tuesday: 5.15pm- 9.15pm (Mill Park) Saturday: 11am - 2pm (Lalor) Sunday: 1pm - 5pm (Mill Park)
Week 3 Monday: 5.15pm- 9.15pm (Mill Park) Tuesday: 5.15pm- 9.15pm (Mill Park) Friday: 12.45pm - 5.15pm (Whittlesea) Saturday: 9.45am - 1pm (Diamond Valley) Sunday: 1.30pm - 4.30pm (Diamond Valley)
Week 4 Monday: 5.15pm- 9.15pm (Mill Park) Tuesday: 5.15pm- 9.15pm (Mill Park) Friday: 8.45am - 1.15pm (Whittlesea) Saturday: 11am - 2pm (Lalor) Sunday: 1pm - 5pm (Mill Park)
POSITION 2 - ROSTER DETAILS (82.75 hrs per 4 week roster)
This role includes delivery of regular Storytimes.
Week 1 Monday: 9.15am-5.45pm (Mernda) Tuesday: 10.15am - 5.45pm (Mernda) Thursday: 9.15am - 1.45pm (Mernda) Friday: 9.15am - 1.15pm (Mernda) Saturday: 10am - 4pm (Mernda)
Week 2 Monday: 1.45pm - 5.45pm (Mernda) Tuesday: 8.45am - 1.15pm (Whittlesea) Thursday: 2pm - 8.45pm (Mernda) Friday: 1.45pm - 5.45pm(Mernda)
Week 3: Monday: 1.30pm-5.45pm (Mernda) Tuesday: 1.45pm - 5.45pm (Mernda) Thursday: 9.15am - 1.15pm (Mernda) Friday: 9.15am - 1.15pm (Mernda) Saturday: 10am -4pm (Mernda)
Week 4: Tuesday: 1.45pm - 5.45pm (Mernda) Thursday: 2pm - 8.45pm (Mernda)Friday: 1.45pm - 5.45pm (Mernda)
How to Apply
Before applying for this position, applicants should read the Position Description, available on our website (https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/about-the-library/work-with-yprl/current-vacancies/)
To submit an application for this role, please prepare a statement addressing the key selection criteria, along with your current Resume and apply via Seek. In your application, please specify which positions you would like to be considered for (i.e. Position 1, 2)
This position will close on Sunday 21st September at 11.59pm.
For more information on the responsibilities of this role, and for the selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description or contact Tracey Jermieson **********@yprl.vic.gov.au or 7038 2611
Please note that if you do not satisfactorily meet the key selection criteria you may be excluded from interview. Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.
*Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check and Employment Working with Children Check.
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