Library Officer Casual

Join Geelong Regional Library Corporation as a Casual Library Officer

Band 3, $36.55 per hour plus 25% casual loading, plus 12% superannuation

Are you passionate about connecting with your community and creating welcoming spaces where people can learn, discover and belong?

Geelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) is seeking enthusiastic and customer-focused Library Officers to join our team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience across one of Victoria's largest public library networks, working in a variety of library environments and supporting communities throughout the Greater Geelong region and neighbouring municipalities.

Whether you're an experienced library professional, looking to build your career in community services, or seeking flexible work that makes a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

As a Library Officer, you'll create positive experiences for our customers by delivering excellent customer service and supporting welcoming community spaces. You'll assist customers to access information and technology, support library programs, maintain collections and promote library services across the GRLC network.

This role has no set work location. Successful applicants may be offered shifts at any library location across the GRLC network based on operational requirements. For a full list of library locations and services, click here.

Key activities include:

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


• Assist customers to access information, technology, resources and library services.


• Support the delivery of engaging programs and activities for people of all ages. 


• Help keep our libraries welcoming, organised and inspiring by supporting collection maintenance, shelving materials and creating displays.
  


• Work collaboratively with different library teams across the GRLC network to deliver excellent customer experiences.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong communication and customer service skills.


• Confidence using technology and assisting customers with basic digital enquiries.


• An engaging and enthusiastic personality, with the confidence to interact with groups of children and adults through library programs, activities and events.


• A genuine passion for community engagement and helping create welcoming and engaging spaces.


• A positive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work effectively across different teams and library locations.

Availability requirements:

To be considered for the Casual Pool, applicants must be available for:

• A minimum of two full days per week


• One evening shift per week


• One Saturday morning per fortnight

Position Description

To access the Position Description, click here.

How to apply

Submit your resume and a cover letter (maximum 1 page) outlining your relevant skills, experience and interest in the role.

Important Information

• Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia.


• GRLC is a Child Safe Organisation.


• Prior to commencement, the successful candidate must provide:
  
  
  
  • A valid Employee Victorian Working with Children Check; and
  
  
  • A National Police Check no older than six months.
    
  
  
  
  

Have questions?

For questions regarding the role, please contact Katrina Costa at [email protected]

Applications close Tuesday 23 June 2026 at 5:00pm.

Please note applications may close earlier if a high volume of suitable applications is received.

A safe, inclusive and supportive workplace

Geelong Regional Library Corporation is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are proud to be a workplace that champions diversity and belonging. 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.

If you require support to make an application, would like further information, or require an adjustment to the recruitment process based on your specific needs, please contact the People & Culture Team at [email protected]. We will endeavour to accommodate any reasonable request.

If you're excited to be part of a team dedicated to enriching lives through knowledge, connection and community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our journey at Geelong Regional Library Corporation.