Library Officer

Join the Geelong Regional Library Corporation as a Library Officer.

Multiple roles and locations available.

Band 3,  $ $66,533 - $ 70,765 (pro-rata for part-time), plus 12% superannuation

Rostered evening shifts and weekends are a requirement of these roles.

Are you passionate about building strong community connections, and creating welcoming and vibrant spaces for learning and growth?

If so, we want YOU to be part of our team!

About the role:
As a Library Officer, you'll contribute to delivering excellent library services, connecting with the community, and helping us create a welcoming, engaging, and inspiring space for everyone.

Key activities that you'll be doing:

• Deliver exceptional customer service to a diverse community, ensuring every visitor feels valued.


• Deliver fun and interactive programs like Early Literacy Programs, Book Chats, and more.


• Help keep the library engaging, organised and welcoming by supporting collection maintenance, shelving materials, and creating eye-catching displays.
  


• Be a key contributor by providing suggestions to inform the development of library policies, initiatives, and procedures, with a focus on continually improving the user experience.


• Share your love for books by recommending fantastic reads and helping others explore our library’s collection.


• Collaborate with a passionate team to ensure the library runs smoothly and fosters a positive, welcoming atmosphere.

The ideal candidate has:

• Strong communication and customer service skills


• A collaborative spirit and a commitment to community engagement


• A love for working with people of all ages


• A growth mindset, and willingness to adapt to change


• A solutions-focused attitude and the drive to overcome challenges

Available roles:

1. Full-time 70 hours per fortnight at Geelong Library


2. Part-time (0.5 FTE) 35 hours per fortnight at Leopold Library


3. Part-time (0.4 FTE) 28 hours per fortnight at Bannockburn Library

Review the availability requirements for the library you are interested in by

clicking here for location and work patterns.

Please note that work patters change from time to time based on operational needs.

To access the Position Description, click here.

How to apply:

Click apply and select your preferred location on the “Application Questions”.

Submit your resume and cover letter. Please ensure your cover letter is no longer than two pages and addresses the three questions below:

1. What aspects of the Library Officer role resonate the most with you and why?


2. What does great customer service mean to you?


3. Which of your strengths do you think would have the biggest impact in a team setting?
   

Important details:

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


• The successful candidate must provide prior commencement:

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  • An Employee Victorian Working with Children Check and national police check, no older than six months
  
  
  
  

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  • Evidence of mandatory qualifications and registrations
  
  
  
  

Applicants for this role may also be considered for internal vacancies at the same level at other locations.

Have you got questions?

Please contact [email protected]

Applications close Monday 1st September at 4:00pm

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!

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 0509. 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.