Librarian & Relief Librarian
Applications closing on 03 June 2026, 11:00 PM
- Reference number: BR18
- Job Type: Part Time
- Package: $82,750 - $95,354 (pro rata) + Superannuation
- Position Description: BR18-Librarian-Position-Description.pdf(PDF, 370KB)
Librarian
Band 5 ($82,750 – $95,354 Pro-rata) + Superannuation
2 x Ongoing Part Time
Position 1: 89 hours per four-week period (Nunawading and The Pines Library)
Position 2: 61.5 hours per four-week period (Relief, All locations)
Our organisation
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries is one of the most actively used public library services in Victoria. Our services are available to the whole community through eight physical locations, Outreach, Home Library Services and the library website.
About the Role
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries invite applications from qualified librarians who are committed to providing an excellent customer service environment.
The successful applicants will:
- Engage with a diverse community and stakeholders
- Be committed to the delivery of information services
- Have the ability to deliver quality customer focused information and reader guidance services
- Have the ability to assist in the management and delivery of library events, programs and digital literacy training
- Have strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Be committed to strengthening community partnerships and connections
- Provide services via inhouse, outreach and online platforms, dependent upon customer needs
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Have recognised tertiary qualifications conferring eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association. Applications from those who are nearing the completion of their studies will also be considered.
The successful applicants must hold or be willing to acquire a Working with Children Check and must be willing to undergo a National Police Record Check.
Applicants must have the ability to be able to work at any of the Whitehorse Manningham Library Branches and have the flexibility to work a variety of days and shifts, including week days and weekends. Details of the shift requirements for each role and position description can be found in the candidate information pack available via the provided links.
WML offers the following benefits:
- Access to professional development opportunities that support our commitment to life-long learning and a skilled workforce
- Purchased leave arrangements and carry-over arrangements from the Local Government sector
- Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family members
- Annual free flu vaccination
- Ability to salary sacrifice superannuation
All applications must be submitted via the Apply Link or directly to applicants@wml.vic.gov.au.
All applications must include a cover letter addressed to the CEO, Sally Both, and a resume.
Applications close: 11pm Wednesday 3 June 2026 | Apply Here
Enquiries: Jonathan Gosden (03) 9896 4333
Please note only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Applicants may be contacted for a short Teams or telephone call for screening purposes.
All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including an Interview, Reference Checks, a Criminal Record Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries (WML) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. WML promotes an organisational culture that embeds child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, WML has an Employee Code of Conduct and Child Safety Policy.
As part of the appointment process, WML may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview and/or requiring proof of a valid Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
WML welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.