Heritage Librarian
Hobsons Bay Libraries
Closing date: 08/09/2024
Fixed Term – Part Time (Sept 2024 to March 2025)
Band 5 - $75,511 - $87,624 pro rata + superannuation
30 hours a week. One evening shift per week, 1:4 Saturday and 1:8 Sunday.
The Hobsons Bay City Council Community Learning and Service Centres department is currently seeking expressions of interest for the position of Heritage Librarian. This fulfilling role provides the opportunity to contribute to the provision of innovative library services, manage local history materials, and engage with our community in meaningful ways.
What you’ll be working on:
• Gathering, curation and preservation of local history materials in a range of physical and digital formats.
• Planning, delivering, and evaluating community programs, outreach, and services that maximise community participation.
• Assisting library users with reference and information enquiries and supporting public access technology use.
• Participating in collection management and promoting library services and events.
• Providing specialist advice to the department's senior leadership team.
What you need to succeed:
• Tertiary qualification in information management, community development, history or a related discipline.
• Experience in planning and delivering local and family history services and heritage research.
• Experience in digitisation and preservation of heritage materials.
• High-level computer skills and interest in relevant technologies.
• Strong communication, customer focus, and problem-solving abilities.
Why you should apply:
Collaborating closely with the Team Leader Library Services and Lifelong Learning, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing programs, services, and collections that meet our community's needs and align with Council's strategic goals. This role offers the chance to be a lead in building strong relationships and partnerships between the community and our services.
How to apply:
Follow the links to send us:
• Your cover letter
• Resume
Please note we do not require the selection criteria to be addressed in a separate document. The position description can be accessed below.
To find out more about the role, please contact Joyce Halwenge, Coordinator Service Development, at jhalwenge@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or (03) 9932 1315.
Applications will be accepted until 11:30 pm, Sunday, 8 September 2024.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check and a Pre-Employment Medical Check & WWCC.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.
Make an impact that matters!!!
At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community. Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.
If you’re ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.
What can we offer:
Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre. We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us! And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.
We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.
Attachments:
- B5 PD Heritage Librarian.pdf
- B5 PD Heritage Librarian.docx