Technician - Reading, Learning & Community
Temporary Part-time (82 hrs per 4 week roster)
Commencing March 2025 until 6 July 2025
Specific Engagement
Band 4 ($39.2357-$42.2924 p.h) + Super
Mill Park, Eltham & Ivanhoe Libraries
YPRL is currently seeking a temporary part-time Technician, Reading, Learning & Community presently located at Mill Park, Eltham & Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub, however, you may be required to work at any other YPRL sites when required. This position contains Senior Officer in charge duties and Storytime.
Our Technicians provide a high standard of service to Yarra Plenty Regional Library customers and to the wider community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a courteous and effective communication style, with the ability to interact with both children and their parents. The successful incumbents will provide a high level of customer focus and will actively encourage enthusiasm for reading in children. If you have knowledge and/or experience in assisting with or delivering programs or activities, we want to hear from you.
About you:
Our Technicians are responsible for:
- Responding to a wide range of customer information and reference needs and requests by utilising branch collections, products and services.
- Provision of Readers Advisory services that demonstrate a good understanding of the process, combined with high level reading knowledge.
- Performing a range of library operations that support customers in a self-serve environment based on high level knowledge of library products and services, including circulation and collection maintenance duties.
- Maintaining a high level of customer focus by responding to customer needs, assisting with promotional activities, functions and displays, (including the coordination of book groups) and participating in the provision of Public Participation services to grow library membership and usage.
You will contribute to the planning and achievement of the branch and regional objectives through actively participating in planning and staff meetings by contributing to the role of the library as a place for reading, learning and community.
Commencing Roster:
Week 1
Wednesday: 9am-5.30pm (MIL)
Friday: 2pm-6.15pm (ELT)
Saturday: 9.45am – 5.15pm (MIL)
Sunday: 9.45am – 12.45pm (MIL)
Week 2
Wednesday: 9am-5pm (MIL)
Friday: 2pm-6.15pm (ELT)
Sunday: 12.45pm – 5.15pm (IVA)
Week 3:
Tuesday: 8.45am-1.00pm (MP) Wednesday: 9am-5.30pm (MP)
Friday: 2pm – 6.15pm (ELT)
Saturday: 9.45am-5.15pm (MP)
Week 4:
Tuesday: 8.45am-1.00pm (MP)
Wednesday: 9am-5.30pm (MP)
Friday: 2pm – 6.15pm (ELT)
Sunday: 12.45pm – 5.15pm (IVA)
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please prepare a statement addressing the key selection criteria, which includes specific relevant examples of your work, along with a cover letter and resume and apply via Seek.
This position closes: Wednesday 12 March 2025 at 11:59pm.
For more information on the responsibilities of this role, and for the selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description or contact Olivia Chapman at ochapman@yprl.vic.gov.au or (03) 7038 2612.
Interviews will be given to all eligible employees who fully meet and address the key selection criteria. Please note that if you do not satisfactorily meet the key selection criteria you may be excluded from interview. Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.
*Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check and Employment Working with Children Check.
YPRL is committed to providing a wide range of services to the community by recruiting and selecting the right people with the right skills based on merit. Having highly skilled and motivated employees who embrace YPRL’s values will positively contribute to our vision and our community.
YPRL is a Child Safe organisation and ensures all staff have a current Working with Children Check (WWCC) and National Police Record check. We have appropriate screening processes in place including a Child Safe Policy and Procedure, key selection criteria and interviewing and reference checking, which demonstrates our commitment to Child Safety.
As an equal opportunity employer with a diverse workforce, YPRL will continue to employ people from a wide range of backgrounds including, people with disability, Indigenous Australians, young people, mature aged workers, people who identify as intersex, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transsexual, transgender, queer or heterosexual, people from culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.