Community Outreach Coordinator

Join the Geelong Regional Library Corporation.

Community Outreach Coordinator

Permanent, full-time 76 hours per fortnight.
Band 6: $91,117 - $98,685, plus 11.5% superannuation

The Community Outreach Coordinator leads and supports the delivery of community outreach services through the Mobile Library and Home Library Services. This role is responsible for coordinating day-to-day operations, overseeing volunteers, and ensuring the safe, efficient operation of mobile library vehicles. It plays a key role in reducing barriers to library access, particularly for vulnerable and socially isolated individuals, contributing to a responsive service that adapts to the community’s needs.

To access the position description, click here.

Key activities that you'll be doing:

• Oversee daily operations and administration of the Home Library Service including coordinating volunteers, record management and stakeholder relationships.


• Oversee daily operations and administration of outreach and Mobile Library Services including vehicle maintenance, safe work practices and policy adherence, and stakeholder relationships.


• Lead, coach, and support team members to foster a customer-focused service culture. Identify training and development needs and set clear performance objectives aligned with GRLC’s strategic priorities.


• Contribute to the development, review and continuous improvement of services, programs, policies, and procedures as required. 


• Assist in the delivery and evaluation of key projects as required.


• Monitor operational budgets and contribute to budget planning and development activities.


• Prepare reports on all aspects of the service as required.

The ideal candidate has:

• Proven ability to lead teams to deliver impactful, community-focused services


• Strong communication skills, a solutions-focused attitude and the drive to overcome challenges 


• Strong planning and coordination skills to manage daily operations of mobile and home library services
  


• A growth mindset, and willingness to adapt to change

How to apply:

Click apply to submit your resume and cover letter, both need to be sent in PDF format. Please ensure your cover letter is no longer than two pages and addresses the selection criteria below:

1. Strong leadership and team development skills


2. Demonstrated experience in coordinating day to day operations


3. Ability to support and contribute to key projects


4. Strong written and verbal communication skills

Important details:

Only candidates who have working rights to work in Australia will be considered.

The successful candidate must provide a clear Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and national police check, prior to commencement.

Ready to make a difference? If you’re excited to be part of a team dedicated to enriching lives through knowledge and community, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now and be part of our journey at GRLC!

Have you got questions?

Please contact Deanne Verity at [email protected]

Application closes: Friday 6 June at 12:00 pm

If you require additional support to make an application, or would like to obtain more information, or seek an adjustment to the recruitment process based on your specific needs, please contact the People & Culture Team on (03) 4201 0515 to discuss at any time. We will endeavour to accommodate any reasonable request.

Geelong Regional Library Corporation is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people with diverse gender identities and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, ability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for and represent our community.