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
YPRL is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment. If you need any support or reasonable adjustment to participate fully at any stage during the recruitment process please contact peopleandculture@yprl.vic.gov.au.
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
You will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees, including a previous Manager.
Security Checks
Appointment will be subject to you providing a current Employment Working with Children check and National Police Check.
Visa Information
YPRL employees must have the right to work in Australia or hold a valid visa. If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of this status before starting.
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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Branch Manager - Library Services
Permanent Full Time
Specific Engagement (140 hours per four-week period, worked Monday – Friday)
Commencing August 2025
Band 6 – ($98,914 – 109,451) per annum + Super + Phone Allowance
Lalor Library
Yarra Plenty Regional Library is seeking an experienced permanent full-time Branch Manager to manage a branch and team to deliver relevant and customised services and programs to the community at our Lalor Library.
About the Role
We have an opportunity for a permanent full-time Branch Managers at Lalor Library. The Branch Manager is responsible for ensuring quality library services by leading and motivating their branch team and managing the day to day operations to develop informed, connected, inclusive communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the trends and emerging issues of public libraries.
Responsibilities:
Service Delivery
· Provide leadership to ensure a high standard of customer service at the Branch
· Contribute to meeting KPIs outlined in the Regional Library Plan
· Ensure that the branch annual business plan is fulfilled
· Ensure application of Customer Service Guidelines
· Manage the resolution of complex issues relating to customers
· Ensure the development, delivery and evaluation of a range of core programs and services
Operations
· Manage the building to facilitate optimum use and to maintain staff and customer safety
· Ensure effective resource management in the Branch including managing relevant budgets
· Ensure the maintenance of the collection and IT facilities to a high standard
Staff
· Select, train and develop library staff
· Provide a work environment to enable staff to develop job competencies and achieve professional goals
· Assist staff to adapt to change and promote a positive attitude to change
Planning
· Develop an annual Branch Plan in accordance with the Library Plan
· Develop relationships with local community organisations and individuals to promote the use of the library
· Take responsibility for developing productive relationships with relevant Member Council departments
· Contribute to Branch Managers and EMT/Branch Managers forums through contribution to library policy development and overall library management.
About You
You are highly motivated and a proactive leader, with a strong interest in utilising and developing your management skills. Being a Branch Manager requires a flexible approach and the ability to lead, motivate and develop staff with strong persuasion and influencing skills. You demonstrate resilience in the face of pressure and are confident in supporting your team to manage challenging or antisocial behaviour when it arises. As part of YPRL's Leadership Team, Branch Managers deliver initiative, accountability and customer service every day, as they go above and beyond for our customers and colleagues.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, candidates should prepare a cover letter and resume, and a statement addressing the key selection criteria showing relevant examples of your work. The Key Selection Criteria is outlined in the Position Description and apply via Seek.
Closing: Sunday 22nd June 2025 at 11.59pm.
Selection Process:
Eligible applicants who meet the key selection criteria will be invited to interviews. Not meeting the key selection criteria may result in exclusion from the interview process.
For more information on the responsibilities of this role, and for the selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description or contact Joyce Halwenge on 9088 3463 or at jhalwenge@yprl.vic.gov.au
Additional Information:
*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.
Team Leader Operations
Temporary Full-time
Specific Engagement (140 hours per 4 week roster)
Commencing July 2025
Band 5 ($80,974 - $94,167) p.a. + Super + Phone Allowance
Ivanhoe Library
About the Role
We have an opportunity for a temporary full-time Team Leader at Ivanhoe Library.
The Team Leader Operations will be responsible for quality library services, coordinating the team, and supervising operations to develop, inform and connect with our community.
You will focus on building and maintaining positive relationships with our member councils and work collaboratively to ensure consistency across YPRL.
As the Team Leader, your responsibilities will include:
Service Delivery:
- Contribute to achieving the Library Plan, its goals, and objectives.
Support the development and achievement of organizational and team goals. - Foster a culture of quality, best practices, and customer focus.
- Deliver a range of quality branch library services, including:
- Staff resources and training.
- Branch administration, including building maintenance.
- Operational management.
- Library policies and procedures.
- Provide leadership and manage day-to-day operations of the branch services.
- Contribute to the review and improvement of branch systems and processes to meet client expectations.
- Participate in the provision of professional and customer-oriented library services and floor duties.
- Collaborate in the evaluation and development of library collections and services.
- Assist in promoting branch library services and offer user education (formal and informal).
- Develop strong relationships and liaise with external parties, including Council departments and community organizations.
- Support the delivery of in-person and online programs.
Operations:
- Ensure branch library services meet client expectations and operate with cost-effectiveness and high-quality customer service.
- Contribute to the development of library policies and provide advice to senior management on operational issues.
- Manage building use, ensuring staff and customer safety.
- Maintain high standards for library collections and IT facilities.
Staff:
- Train and develop library staff.
- Provide an environment that supports staff in developing job competencies and achieving professional goals.
- Support staff in adapting to change and foster a positive attitude toward change.
About you
The ideal candidate will have leadership capabilities and a strong understanding of the role public libraries and branch operations. You will bring a culture of continuous improvement and build on the culture of quality, best practice and customer focus to deliver library services that meet client expectations.
Roster Details
Weeks 1,3 & 4
Monday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Tuesday: 1pm – 9.15pm
Wednesday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Thursday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Friday: 8.45am – 1pm
Week 2
Monday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Tuesday: 8.45am – 5.00pm
Wednesday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Thursday: 8.45am – 5.15pm
Friday: 8.45am – 1pm
How to apply
To apply for this position, please prepare a statement addressing the key selection criteria, outlined in the Position Description, which includes specific relevant examples of your work, along with a cover letter and resume and apply via Seek.
This position will close on Wednesday 25 June 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 Lauren Morehouse, Branch Manager Ivanhoe on lmorehouse@yprl.vic.gov.au or 7038 2608.
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.