Children’s And Youth Librarian

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more. City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.

Port Phillip Libraries are seeking a dynamic and innovative Children’s and Youth Services Librarian to join our libraries team.

You will deliver a range of learning programs and services for young people in our libraries that align with the City of Port Phillip Library Action Plan 2021 – 2026 

This is the perfect opportunity to realise your creativity and passion for community and a fantastic opportunity to take that next step in your library career. 

• Design, deliver and evaluate innovative programs and services for children, youth and their carer’s that respond to the needs of your community.
• Develop partnerships and community networks that increase learning opportunities for your community.
• Collaborate with the library’s Collections Team to develop diverse and inclusive library collections for children and Youth that meet contemporary reading and learning needs.   
• Act as shift supervisor during rostered customer service shifts. 

• Librarianship qualification recognised by ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association), or equivalent relevant experience in a public library setting. 
• Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of innovative and effective children’s and Youth learning programs in a library setting.  
• Demonstrated experience in establishing community partnerships and managing stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing collections for children and Youth.  

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs. 
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).  

Click APPLY.

All applicants must provide a Resume and Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered and only shortlisted candidates will be provided feedback.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Kate Foster, Library Projects Lead, 9209 6655 and ***************@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 11.59pm on 14 July 2024

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Shane Turner (Recruitment Advisor) on phone 0421 757 521 or email: ***********@portphillip.vic.gov.au