Library Officer - Children and Youth Services
Job type: Full time
Career level: Mid Career
Salary: Starting at $73,931
Lodgement email: employment@light.sa.gov.au
Application close date: 22 Apr 2024 9-00 am
Attachment: Position Description
Job Contact: Elaine Richardson, Coordinator, Libraries and Customer Experience 08 8525 3200
- Full-Time Permanent Position (76 hours per fortnight)
- Salary starting at $73,931
- Opportunity to influence a community of lifelong learners.
- Diverse and dynamic role in a supportive and friendly team environment.
Are you passionate about empowering children and youth through education and community engagement? If you're ready to inspire young minds and contribute to the development of lifelong learners in our community, apply now to join our team as a Library Officer - Children and Youth Services.
About the Role
In this role, you'll have the exciting opportunity to plan, implement, and evaluate programs tailored for children, youth, parents, and caregivers. Your efforts will align with educational concepts, statewide initiatives, and developmental data to foster a vibrant lifelong learning environment within the Light Regional Council community.
About Us
Light Regional is a successful, progressive Council featuring a good portion of the internationally renowned Barossa Valley, some iconic historic townships and settlements including Kapunda, Freeling and Greenock, as well as rapidly expanding developments, particularly the Roseworthy Township. We pride ourselves on respecting the past, partnering with our community, and sustainably creating our future. We provide the basis for a community that can grow sustainably, but always within our environmental and financial means. The region is located approximately an hour’s drive from the Adelaide CBD with great connectors such as the Northern Expressway, Gawler Bypass, and the Thiele Highway, it is an easy and enjoyable drive.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A positive ‘can do’ attitude along with the ability to work within change and adapt to change.
- Knowledge of library services and the role the library plays in the community.
- A certificate qualification relevant to library services, education, or community development, and/or demonstrated experience, knowledge, and skills.
- Ability to confidently use and adapt to new technologies with a willingness to innovate and experiment.
- Strong relationship-building skills across diverse demographics and the ability to work effectively with the community.
- Understanding and knowledge of early literacy, child development, and learning theories.
- Familiarity with the Australian Early Development Census Data for the Light Region.
- Effective time management and prioritisation abilities.
In return you will not only be part of a highly functioning and supportive team, but you will be provided access to:
- Journey and income protection
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work environment, including Rostered Days Off
- Diverse wellbeing programs
The successful applicant will require a Working with Children Check and pre-employment medical examination prior to starting.
To discuss this position in confidence, please contact Elaine Richardson, Coordinator, Libraries and Customer Experience on (08) 8525 3200.
Applications are invited to employment@light.sa.gov.au, and close 9:00am, Monday, 22 April 2024.
Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages and embraces diversity, supporting an inclusive culture.