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Permanent Part Time
Annual Salary range between $71,547 – $77,299 pro-rata (plus super)
Hours: Monday – 9am – 5pm, Tuesday – 9am – 5pm, Friday – 8.50am – 4.50pm, plus 1 Saturday every 4 weeks and 1 Sunday every 8 weeks
About the business and the role
Are you passionate about Children’s and Youth literacy and programming with proven supervisory experience? Then we want to hear from you! We have an exciting opportunity to join the Connected Libraries team.
This is a permanent part-time opportunity based at our Doveton Library facilitating programs including Sensory Play, Lego Club, and an afterschool program Nature Heroes. This role also includes visiting schools, Early Learning Centres and Playgroups within the Community.
This is a key role within the broader Doveton team, delivering high quality library services to the community. Your Children and Youth programs will include Sensory Play, Lego Club, and an afterschool program Nature Heroes.
In addition to specialising in children and youth, you will also provide an exceptional customer experience on the library floor, supporting our community’s diverse needs.
Your role will also see you actively promote and deliver children and youth services to the community outside the walls of the library, whilst building strong relationships with key stakeholders including local Schools, Early Learning Centres and Playgroups within the Community.
About Us
Connected Libraries are located in the City of Casey, which is one of Victoria’s largest, fastest growing and most diverse municipalities. We have 5 Libraries, a Library Lounge and 3 sets of 24/7 library lockers.
Doveton is known for its multicultural population, with residents from a wide range of ethnic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. Doveton is vibrant and diverse, with many local initiatives and government programs actively working to provide opportunities for residents.
Key Selection Criteria
Knowledge and skills gained through on-the-job training commensurate with the requirements of the role
Post-trade or other post-secondary education
Proven experience facilitating children’s programs, either in public libraries or in a teaching capacity
Ability to effectively and efficiently provide quality customer service
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate with all ages across all levels of community
Sound organisational skills
Strong information technology and problem-solving skills in a range of information technology and software tools
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet organisational strategic outcomes
Ability to undertake supervisory responsibilities as required
Driver’s licence
Working with Children Check
How to apply
Excited? If this sounds like you and you share in our vision to have an impact in our community, please view the position description. We can’t wait to hear from you, get your application in today.
A copy of the position description and selection criteria is available here.
Please email covering letter (max. two pages) addressing the key selection criteria listed in the PD, plus resume (max. three pages) directly to: employment@connectedlibraries.org.au Please do NOT apply directly through SEEK.
Applications close Friday 31st January 2025, 5pm
At Connected Libraries we embrace our diverse community and encourage applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Connected Libraries will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member.
Connected Libraries is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm.
Please note that all libraries will be closed on Monday 27 January for the public holiday.