Librarian
Librarian
- 492336
- Parkdale Library
- Libraries
- Part time
- Closing on: June 4 2024
Job Task Analysis - Library Officer
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- Permanent part-time librarian – 28hrs per week, plus weekend shifts
- Library Band 5 from $76,900 per annum (pro-rata), plus superannuation
- Customer service duties in a busy and diverse public library service
- Working across various library sites, including weekdays, evenings and weekends
- Support and build a positive customer experience for everyone who visits and engages with Kingston Libraries
- Supervise and guide staff as ‘Senior on Duty’ as required
About us
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,500 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts, and management.
The Arts, Events and Libraries Department at the City of Kingston is focused on the delivery of industry leading contemporary programs, activities, and events. Through innovation and continuous improvement, the department strives to provide high quality learning, recreational, social, and cultural outcomes for our community.
The City of Kingston Library Service operates eight public library branches, with major sites at Chelsea, Cheltenham, Parkdale and Westall, and minor sites at Clarinda, Dingley Village, Highett and Patterson Lakes.
The Role
Council is seeking a qualified librarian to join the Kingston Libraries team on a permanent part-time basis – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, plus weekend shifts. Your role is to:
- Represent Kingston Libraries as the face of our library service and perform duties in a manner that exceeds expectations of both customers and the team
- Undertake rostered customer service shifts in a team environment across all library sites, including weekdays, weekends and evenings, performing a range of tasks that support customers and our community
- Supervise and guide staff as ‘Senior on Duty’ as required
- Actively promote and support services, events and programs that contribute to literacy and digital literacy development across the Library Service
- Actively educate users on new and existing library facilities, collections, resources, technology and equipment
- Undertake a range of administrative tasks to ensure that the libraries operate efficiently
About you
You will have:
- Ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of Future Orientated, Accountable, Dynamic, Expert, Community and Celebration
- A tertiary Degree, Masters or Graduate Diploma in library and information services
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills – experience of customer service in a library environment preferred
- Knowledge and experience of working in a team
- Demonstrated skills in supporting digital literacy in the community
- A keen interest and curiosity in new technologies and their applications in libraries
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A positive, enthusiastic and resilient attitude for working with diverse customers and staff in a front-facing team environment
What we can offer
We have one 28hrs per week, permanent part-time librarian role available. This position will work across various library sites, including weekdays, evenings and weekends.
As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.
How to Apply
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation and committed to reconciliation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At Kingston City Council, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.
If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Shelley Gasperino, Team Leader Library Customer Service on 1300 135 668 or library@kingston.vic.gov.au
To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal. Go HERE to Apply