Children’s Services Officer
Located at: Croydon Library
- Classification: Band 4 Level A-D $73,281 – $79,619 (Dependent on skills and experience)
Conditions: Permanent, Part time – 23.5 hours average per week including 1 in 3 rostered Saturdays (Knox) - 12% Superannuation
Roster:
- Tuesday 8.45am – 5.15pm 7.75 hours
- Wednesday 8.45am – 5.15pm 7.75 hours
- Thursday 12pm – 8pm 7.25 hours
- Saturday (1 in 3) Knox 9:45am – 12noon + OT 2.25 hours
We’re seeking someone who is enthusiastic, flexible, and love working with children.
As a Children’s Services Officer, you will play a key role in delivering engaging programs and services that inspire a love of reading and learning in children and their families. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values creativity, inclusion, and innovation.
In this role, you will:
- Deliver vibrant and interactive storytime sessions featuring reading, rhyme, music, and movement.
- Plan and support outreach events, festivals, and STEAM-based programs that spark curiosity and creativity.
- Curate and promote children’s collections that reflect the diversity and interests of our communities.
- Build strong partnerships with families, schools, and local organisations to support early literacy.
- Provide exceptional customer service in a welcoming, self-service library environment.
- Act as Officer-in-Charge when required, ensuring smooth branch operations and a safe space for all.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by creating engaging programs and services that inspire a love of reading and learning in children and their families.
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Passionate about early literacy and inspiring children to learn.
- Skilled in program delivery and comfortable engaging with groups of all ages.
- Creative, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Confident using technology and supporting others to do the same.
- Committed to Your Library’s values of equity, inclusion, and innovation.
A current Working with Children Check is required (or willingness to obtain).
For the Children Services Officer role your application must include:
- A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria
- A current resume
- video of you reading a children’s picture book aloud, as if you are reading to a group of children and parents/caregivers at a story time.
Ready to apply?
- View more information about our recruitment process below.
For the Children Services Officer role your application must include:
A cover letter that:
- Outlines your relevant skills,
- Explains how you will contribute to the role,
- And what you hope to gain from the experience.
- A statement that addresses the Key Selection Criteria
- A current resume
- Video of you reading a children’s picture book aloud, as if you are reading to a group of children and parents/caregivers at a Storytime
Your Library reserves its right to exclude from interview applicants if they do not satisfactorily meet the Key Selection Criteria. Late applications will not be accepted.
Applications will only be accepted via jobs@yourlibrary.vic.gov.au. Hard copy applications will not be considered.
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 26 April, 2026
Further enquiries:
Questions about this role can be directed to Regional Manager Chantell Harriss on (03) 9800 6414 or Manager Children’s Services Emma Wallis on (03) 9800 6428
We look forward to receiving your application.