Children’s Services Officer
Children’s Services Officer
Located at: Belgrave Library
Classification: Band 4 – $73,281 – $79,619 pro rata (Dependent on skills and experience)
Conditions: Part time, contract until early November 2026 with possibility of ongoing role
- 29.75 hours average per week plus 1 in 3 Saturdays
- 12% Superannuation
Roster:
- Monday 9.00am – 5.00pm 7.25 hours
- Tuesday 9.00am – 5.00pm 7.25 hours
- Wednesday 9.00am – 5.00pm 7.25 hours
- Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm 7.25 hours
- Saturday (1 in 3) 9:45am – 12noon + OT 2.25 hours
Do you love inspiring children and families to discover the joy of reading and learning? Join Your Library as a Children’s Services Officer and help foster lifelong literacy and creativity in our community.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver vibrant and interactive storytime sessions featuring reading, rhyme, music, and movement.
- Plan and support outreach events, festivals, and STEAM-based programs that spark curiosity and creativity.
- Curate and promote children’s collections that reflect the diversity and interests of our communities.
- Build strong partnerships with families, schools, and local organisations to support early literacy.
- Provide exceptional customer service in a welcoming, self-service library environment.
- Act as Officer-in-Charge when required, ensuring smooth branch operations and a safe space for all.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by creating engaging programs and services that inspire a love of reading and learning in children and their families.
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Passionate about early literacy and inspiring children to learn.
- Skilled in program delivery and comfortable engaging with groups of all ages.
- Creative, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Confident using technology and supporting others to do the same.
- Committed to Your Library’s values of equity, inclusion, and innovation.
A current Working with Children Check is required (or willingness to obtain).
Ready to apply?
- View more information about our recruitment process below.
For the Children Services Officer role your application must include:
A cover letter that:
- Outlines your relevant skills,
- Explains how you will contribute to the role,
- And what you hope to gain from the experience.
- A statement that addresses the Key Selection Criteria
- A current resume
- Video of you reading a children’s picture book aloud, as if you are reading to a group of children and parents/caregivers at a Storytime
Your Library reserves its right to exclude from interview applicants if they do not satisfactorily meet the Key Selection Criteria. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications will only be accepted via jobs@yourlibrary.vic.gov.au. Hard copy applications will not be considered.
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 15 March, 2026
Further enquiries:
Questions about this role can be directed to Regional Manager Emma Jahn on (03) 9800 6440 or Manager Children’s Services Emma Wallis on (03) 9800 6428
We look forward to receiving your application.
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