Current Vacancies

Officer - Reading, Learning and Community
Temporary Part-Time
Specific Engagement (58.5 hrs per 4 week roster)
Commencing mid May 2025 until 7 September 2025
Band 3 $36.4770 – 39.7780 p/h. + Super
Diamond Valley, Mill Park and Lalor Library

About the Role 

YPRL is currently seeking a temporary part-time Officer Reading, Learning & Community presently located at Diamond Valley Library, however, you may be required to work at any other YPRL sites when required.

Responsibilities:

Commitment to and provision of excellent service and programs through:

• 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

About You
Our Library Officers provide a high standard of service to Yarra Plenty Regional Library customers and to the wider community. It will be a requirement of this position to have experience in delivering children’s story times to all ages and the ability to occasionally deliver storytimes.

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. 

Roster details:

Weeks 1 & 3
Monday: 5.15pm – 9.15pm (Mill Park)
Tuesday: 5.15pm – 9.15pm (Mill Park)
Saturday:  9.45am – 1pm (Diamond Valley)
Sunday: 1.30pm – 4.30pm (Diamond Valley)

Weeks 2 & 4
Monday: 5.15pm – 9.15pm (Mill Park)
Tuesday: 5.15pm – 9.15pm (Mill Park)
Friday:  11am – 2pm (Lalor)
Saturday: 1pm – 5pm (Mill Park)

How to Apply 

To submit an application for this role, please prepare a statement addressing key selection criteria
outlined in the attached Position Description (and where possible, include specific relevant
examples of your work), along with your current Resume and apply via Seek.

This position will close on Friday 9 May 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 Alex Price, Branch Manager, Diamond Valley Library on 03 9434 3809 or at aprice@yprl.vic.gov.au

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. 

Team Leader Operations
Permanent Full-time 
Specific Engagement (140 hours per 4 week roster) 
Commencing July 2025 
Band 5 ($80,974 - $94,167) p.a. + Super + Phone Allowance 
Eltham Library

 About the Role 

We have an opportunity for a permanent full-time Team Leader at Eltham 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 and 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 
Monday: 8.45am – 5.30pm 
Tuesday: 8.45am – 5.30pm 
Wednesday: 8.45am – 5.30pm 
Thursday: 1pm – 9.15pm 
Friday: 8.45am – 4.30pm

Weeks 2&4 
Monday: 8.45am – 5.30pm 
Tuesday: 8.45am – 5.30pm
Wednesday: 8.45am – 5.30pm 
Thursday: 1pm – 9.15pm 

 
How to Apply  

To apply for this position, please prepare a statement addressing the key selection criteria, which includes specific relevant examples of your work, along with a cover letter and resume and apply via Seek.  

This position will close on Monday 5 May 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 Chantel Blitenthall, Branch Manager Eltham on cblitenthall@yprl.vic.gov.au or 7038 2604.

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. 

People & Culture Coordinator 
Fixed Term - Commencing ASAP until 30 September 2025  
Part Time 32 hours/week – Flexible working arrangements  
Band 6 ($98,914 – $109, 451 p.a prorata) + Super
Library Support Services – Based in South Morang  

Who are we?  

At Yarra Plenty Regional Library (YPRL), we’re more than just libraries – we’re a community –driven organisation known for innovative, creativity, and people-first thinking. With 10 branches across Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea, plus a beloved mobile library, our reach is wide, and our purpose is strong.  

We’re powered by Our RISE Values – Respect, Integrity, Service, Empower, and we’re passionate about creating a workplace where people thrive, grow, and truly feel they belong.   

About the Role 

We’re looking for a dynamic and hands-on People and Culture Coordinator to join a close-knit team.  

This is a true generalist HR role where no two days are the same. You’ll be a trusted advisor across the organisation – supporting leaders and employees at all levels, providing contemporary HR guidance, and driving forward a range of exciting initiatives across the full employee lifecycle.   

You’ll also play a key role alongside the Senior Manager, People and Culture, in delivering several strategic projects including:  

• Implementing our online incident reporting system 

• Preparing internal communications on key organisational initiatives  

• Coordinating actions under the Gender Equality Action Plan 

• Providing practical and timely advice to leaders on employee relations matters

 About you   

You’re a confident and proactive HR generalist with: 

• Tertiary qualifications in HR or equivalent experience 

• Experience working across broad range of HR functions in a fast-paced environment 

• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships 

• The ability to manage competing priorities, adapt quickly, and take initiative 

• A genuine desire to contribute to a values-driven organisation that puts people at the heart of everything.  

If you’re excited by variety, challenge, and the opportunity to help shape an inclusive and empowering workplace—this could be the perfect role for you. 

If this sounds like your next move, please apply via Seek with: 

• A cover letter that addresses Key Selection Criteria 2, 3, and 4 (outlined in the Position Description) 

• Your current resume 

Applications close on Thursday 8 May 2025 at 11.59pm.  

For more information, refer to the Position Description (located on our website) or contact Anne Shotri, Senior Manager People & Culture via email: ashotri@yprl.vic.gov.au or (03) 9117 6115.  

Please note: Interviews may commence as suitable candidates are identified. 

Additional Information 

• Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check, and Employment Working with Children Check.  

•  YPRL is a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all.   

 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.