Applying for a Position at Yarra Plenty Regional Library
How to Apply
Please read the job advertisement and position description carefully to make sure you provide us with information that shows how your qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge match the position requirements.
Reasonable Adjustments
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Cover Letter, Resume and Key Selection Criteria
Please read the job advertisement and position description carefully to make sure you provide the information we need. Your resume and cover letter should be up to date and your key selection criteria should address all key selection criteria specified in the position description, and submit your application through the link provided in the job advertisement.
Shortlisting and Interviewing
If you are shortlisted for an interview YPRL will contact you to arrange an interview time. Interviews may be conducted in person or online using Microsoft Teams.
Pre-employment Checks
Reference Checks
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Security Checks
Appointment will be subject to you providing a current Employment Working with Children check and National Police Check.
Visa Information
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Offer
If you are successful, you will receive a verbal offer by the relevant manager. People and Culture will send you a Letter of Offer and New Employee Pack with the details of the position and information to finalise your appointment.
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Officer Reading, Learning and Community (REQ 201)
Permanent Part-time
Specific Engagement (57 hrs per 4 week roster)
Commencing July 2025
Band 3 ($36.4770 -$39.7780 p.h) + Super
Thomastown, Mill Park & Whittlesea Library
About the Role
YPRL is currently seeking a permanent part-time Officer Reading, Learning & Community presently located at Thomastown, Mill Park & Whittlesea Library, however, you will be required to work at any other YPRL sites when required.
Our Officers provide a high standard of service to Yarra Plenty Regional Library customers and to the wider community.
About the Ideal Candidate:
Our Library Officers provide a high standard of service to Yarra Plenty Regional Library customers and to the wider community.
The ideal candidate for this position will possess strong customer service skills. They will need to be able to communicate effectively with all library users and members of the community, including 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. They should actively encourage a love for reading through reader advisory and prioritise customer satisfaction. Adaptability, flexibility, and a positive team-oriented approach are essential qualities we are looking for in the successful candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Providing courteous and effective communication with all customers to provide an efficient and timely service based on good knowledge of library products and services.
- Maintaining a high level of customer focus by responding to customer needs, assisting with promotional activities, functions and displays, providing basic reference information and participating in the provision of community engagement services to grow library membership and usage
- Performing a range of library operations that support customers in a self serve environment, including circulation and collection maintenance duties as directed.
- Actively contributing to a positive team environment by supporting the branch in achieving day to day operations, active participation in planning and staff meetings, attendance at training and through advocacy for branch and regional development
- Contributing to the role of the library as a place for reading, learning, and meeting
Roster Details:
Week 1&3
Monday (TT) 5.15pm – 8:45pm
Wednesday (MP) 1.00pm - 9.15pm
Week 2&4
Monday (TT) 5.15pm – 8:45pm
Wednesday (MP) 1.00pm - 9.15pm
Saturday (WHI) 9.45am – 1.15pm
Sunday (MP) 10am – 1pm
How to Apply
Before applying for this position, applicants should read the Position Description.
To submit an application for this role, please prepare a statement addressing a response to the below criteria, along with your current Resume and apply via Seek.
This position will close on Wednesday 9th July at 11.59pm.
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.
For more information on the responsibilities of this opportunity please contact Carly McMartin, Acting Branch Manager at Thomastown cmcmartin@yprl.vic.gov.au or at 03 9464 1864.
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.
Coordinator Programs and Engagement – REQ 200
Permanent Full Time
Specific Engagement 140 hours per 4 week period
Commencing August 2025
Band 5 ($80,974 - $94,167) + Super
Whittlesea Library
About the Role
Whittlesea Library is seeking a permanent full time Coordinator Programs and Engagement.
As a valued part of the YPRL Team, you will actively promote and implement services and programs to ensure the important role of the library as a community hub and to positively contribute to the team environment. You will utilise your diverse creative skills to plan, coordinate and evaluate programs and other events with the community and utilising your technology skills and knowledge.
As the Coordinator, you will:
- Liaise with community groups, educational institutions, key stakeholders and the wider community.
- Plan, coordinate and evaluate library programs and events in collaboration with branch staff.
- Deliver programs in branch and at other library service points with a focus on outreach programming.
- Awareness of current library programming trends including STEAM and Literacy.
- Proficiency with technology and the ability to acquire new skills to keep up with emerging technologies and applications.
- Contribute to marketing to support library events and programs.
- Respond to a range of library operations that support customers in a self-serve environment based on high level of knowledge of library products and services, including circulation and collections management.
- Plan and deliver a diverse range of training to the public and staff.
- Contribute to the of the role of the library as a place for reading, learning and community.
The role will also, in collaboration with other library coordinators and community groups, design and deliver a range of innovative outreach services and activities to increase access to and awareness of library services across the region.
It is a requirement of this position to deliver regular storytimes.
About you
You are known for your warmth and creativity, plus the ability to innovate and problem solve. With a great ability in developing, implementing and coordinating programs and events and be able to utilise the your technology skills. As the Coordinator Programs & Engagement you will build strong partnerships with community groups and work collaboratively with branch staff and all YPRL Coordinators.
You have the ability to gain co-operation and assistance from members of the public and other employees in providing library services, programs, events and activities guaranteeing an excellent customer service experience. Experience in delivery of children’s storytimes, or similar programs would be an advantage.
Roster is to be worked as follows:
Week 1
Monday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Tuesday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Wednesday: 4.45pm – 8.45pm
Thursday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Friday: 8.45am – 12.45pm
Week 2
Monday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Tuesday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Wednesday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Thursday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Friday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Week 3
Tuesday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Wednesday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Thursday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Friday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Saturday: 9.45am – 1.15pm
Week 4
Monday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Tuesday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Wednesday: 4.15pm – 8.45pm
Thursday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Friday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
How to apply
Before applying for this position, applicants should read the Position Description.
To submit an application for this role, please prepare a statement addressing a response to the below criteria, along with your current Resume and apply via Seek.
This position will close on Sunday 6th July at 11.59pm.
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.
For more information on the responsibilities of this opportunity please contact Tracey Jermieson, Branch Manager at Whittlesea tjermieson@yprl.vic.gov.au or at 03 7038 2611.
*Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check, and Employment Working with Children Check.