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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Outreach Services Coordinator
Permanent Part Time
Specific Engagement 86 hours per 4 week period
Commencing late September 2025
Band 5 ($80,974 - $94,167) + Super , Pro Rata
Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub & Library Support Services
About the Role
Yarra Plenty Regional Library is seeking a permanent part time Outreach Services Coordinator.
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.
As the Coordinator, you will:
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Coordinate and deliver engaging outreach programs and services that foster community inclusion, lifelong learning, and membership growth, with a focus on promoting digital inclusion and self-service through online library resources
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Build partnerships with local organisations, schools, community groups, and culturally diverse communities to increase awareness and access to library services.
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Undertake duties of the Senior Officer, Outreach Services during periods of absence or leave, including safe operation of the Outreach Van (internally modified, long wheelbase Mercedes Sprinter – Victorian Driver’s Licence required).
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Contribute to the planning, development, delivery and evaluation of programs and services that support the strategic objectives of the Organisation.
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Work collaboratively with branch staff to support frontline services including desk shifts and delivery of programs (e.g. Storytime) as needed.
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Coordinate and undertake the provision of home-based Outreach Library Services to residents and community-based organisations or institutions within the region.
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Serve as an ambassador for the library service in external environments and promote equitable, accessible, and innovative library services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Commitment to and provision of excellent services and activities through:
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Plan, organise, deliver, and evaluate library outreach services and programs, tailored to the needs and interests of targeted communities.
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Build relationships with community stakeholders to identify needs, form partnerships, and collaboratively deliver outreach programs that increase engagement and support membership growth.
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Assist with coordinating outreach services and activities at community locations including aged care facilities, schools, community centres, and at community festivals.
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Periodically drive and operate the Outreach Van, ensuring its maintenance, presentation, and compliance with safety standards as needed.
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Provide customer service to diverse community members, offering support, information, and referrals both in branch and at outreach service points.
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Champion digital inclusion and literacy by facilitating technology help sessions and promoting digital resources.
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Collect data to evaluate the performance and impact of programs and prepare reports and recommendations on service improvements.
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Periodically supervise and train volunteers or casual staff as needed in outreach activities.
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Attend and contribute to team meetings, professional development and cross-team work within Library Services.
About you
You are a passionate and community-focused library professional with demonstrated experience in developing, delivering, and evaluating inclusive outreach programs and services —particularly for diverse community groups including CALD populations, seniors, and young people. With a strong background in home library & mobile services, you understand how to bring library access to where it's needed most.
Your commitment to high-quality, responsive customer service shines through in your interactions with people of all ages and backgrounds. You excel in providing information, support, and referrals in both traditional library and outreach settings.
Tech-savvy and a strong advocate for digital inclusion, you’re confident using a wide range of digital devices and resources. You're capable of delivering engaging technology help sessions and promoting digital tools to support community learning.
Relationship-building is one of your strengths. You’ve successfully engaged with schools, local organisations, community groups, and council partners to create lasting partnerships that boost library usage and visibility.
Organised and proactive, you are able to manage multiple outreach activities with ease, including coordinating casual staff or volunteers, maintaining outreach vehicles, and ensuring all safety and operational standards are met. You bring a solid understanding of library operations, together with relevant qualifications.
You hold a current Working with Children Check, Police Check, Victorian Driver’s Licence, and have access to reliable transport. Confident behind the wheel of a long wheelbase van, you're ready to take the library on the road.
Rostered shifts:
Weeks 1-4
Monday: 8.45am – 3.45pm ILCH
Tuesday: 1pm – 9.15pm ILCH
Thursday: 8.45am – 5.15pm LSS
You may be required to move between other YPRL locations or outreach points during shifts.
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 the key selection
criteria, along with your current Resume and apply via Seek.
This position will close on Sunday 7th September 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 Regi Miriklis, Outreach Services Manager at rmiriklis@yprl.vic.gov.au or 0425 735 692.
*Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check, and Employment Working with Children Check.
Technician, Reading, Learning and Community
Permanent Part-time – 3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE
Commencing early to mid October 2025
Specific Engagement
Band 4 ($40.0008 - $43.1171 p.h) + Super
Various branch locations
POSITION 1
136.5 hrs per 4 week roster
Mernda Library & Mill Park
POSITION 2
82 hrs per 4 week roster
Mill Park, Eltham and Ivanhoe Library
POSITION 3
83.5 hrs per 4 week roster
Mill Park, Eltham & Lalor Library
YPRL is currently seeking a permanent part-time Technician – Reading, Learning & Community, with 3 positions available at multiple locations, however, you may be required to work at any other YPRL sites when required.
Our Technicians provide a high standard of service to Yarra Plenty Regional Library customers and to the wider community. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a courteous and effective communication style, with 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. If you have knowledge and/or experience in assisting with or delivering programs or activities, we want to hear from you.
About you
Our Technicians are responsible for:
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Responding to a wide range of customer information and reference needs and requests by utilising branch collections, products and services.
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Provision of Readers Advisory services that demonstrate a good understanding of the process, combined with high level reading knowledge.
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Performing a range of library operations that support customers in a self-serve environment based on high level knowledge of library products and services, including circulation and collection maintenance duties.
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Maintaining a high level of customer focus by responding to customer needs, assisting with promotional activities, functions and displays, (including the coordination of book groups) and participating in the provision of Public Participation services to grow library membership and usage.
You will contribute to the planning and achievement of the branch and regional objectives through actively participating in planning and staff meetings by contributing to the role of the library as a place for reading, learning and community.
POSITION 1 – ROSTER DETAILS (136.5 hrs per 4 week roster)
This role includes Senior Officer in charge duties and requires the delivery of regular Storytimes (including at off-site locations).
Week 1
Monday: 9.45am – 5.45pm (Mernda)
Wednesday: 9.15am – 5.45pm (Mernda)
Thursday: 8.45am – 4.15pm (Mill Park)
Friday: 12.45pm – 5.45pm (Mernda)
Saturday: 9.45am – 5.15pm (Mernda)
Week 2
Monday: 9.15am – 12.15pm (Mernda)
Tuesday: 9.15am – 5.45pm (Mernda)
Wednesday: 9.15am – 5.30pm (Mernda)
Thursday: 12.15pm – 8.45pm (Mernda)
Friday: 9.15am – 5.45pm (Mernda)
Week 3
Tuesday: 9.15am – 5.45pm (Mernda)
Wednesday: 9.15am – 5.00pm (Mernda)
Thursday: 8.45am – 4.15pm (Mill Park)
Friday: 1pm – 5.45pm (Mernda)
Saturday: 9.45am – 5.15pm (Mernda)
Week 4
Monday: 9.30am – 5.45pm (Mernda)
Tuesday: 9.15am – 3.30pm (Mernda)
Wednesday: 9.15am – 5.45pm (Mernda)
Thursday: 12.15pm – 8.45pm (Mernda)
Friday: 9.15am – 5.45pm (Mernda)
POSITION 2 – ROSTER DETAILS (82 hrs per 4 week roster)
This role includes Senior Officer in charge duties and the requires the delivery of regular Storytimes (including at off-site locations).
Week 1
Wednesday: 9am-5.30pm (Mill Park)
Friday: 2pm-6.15pm (Eltham)
Saturday: 9.45am – 5.15pm (Mill Park)
Sunday: 9.45am – 12.45pm (Mill Park)
Week 2
Wednesday: 9am-5pm (Mill Park)
Friday: 2pm-6.15pm (Eltham)
Sunday: 12.45pm – 5.15pm (Ivanhoe)
Week 3:
Tuesday: 8.45am-1pm (Mill Park)
Wednesday: 9am-5.30pm (Mill Park)
Friday: 2pm – 6.15pm (Eltham)
Saturday: 9.45am-5.15pm (Mill Park)
Week 4:
Tuesday: 8.45am-1pm (Mill Park)
Wednesday: 9am-5.30pm (Mill Park)
Friday: 2pm – 6.15pm (Eltham)
Sunday: 12.45pm – 5.15pm (Ivanhoe)
POSITION 3 – ROSTER DETAILS (83.5 hrs per 4 week roster)
This role includes Senior Officer in charge duties and the requires the delivery of regular Storytimes (including at off-site locations).
Weeks 1&3
Tuesday: 1pm – 9.15pm (Mill Park)
Thursday: 5.15pm – 8.45pm (Lalor)
Friday: 2pm – 6.15pm (Mill Park)
Saturday: 9.45am – 5.15pm (Eltham)
Sunday: 12.45pm – 5.15pm (Eltham)
Weeks 2&4
Tuesday: 1pm – 9.15pm (Mill Park)
Thursday: 5.15pm – 8.45pm (Lalor)
Friday: 2pm – 6.15pm (Mill Park)
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 the key selection criteria, along with your current Resume and apply via Seek. In your application, please specify which positions you would like to be considered for (i.e. Position 1, 2, 3)
This position will close on Sunday 31st August 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 Olivia Chapman at ochapman@yprl.vic.gov.au or 03 7038 2612.
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.