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Officer Reading, Learning and Community – 2 Positions Available
Position #168
Temporary Part-time (66 hrs per 4 week roster)
Commencing 1 February 2025 until 29 June 2025
Specific Engagement
Band 3 ($35.7627-$39.0172 p.h) + Super
Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub
Position #169
Temporary Part-time (52 hrs per 4 week roster)
Commencing 2 February 2025 until 29 June 2025
Specific Engagement
Band 3 ($35.7627-$39.0172 p.h) + Super
Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub
About the Role
YPRL is currently seeking two temporary part-time Officers Reading, Learning & Community presently located at Ivanhoe Library and Culture Hub, however, you may 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. 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 our community. If you have knowledge and/or experience in assisting with or delivering programs or activities, we want to hear from you.
About the Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate for this position should have strong customer service skills and communicate effectively with all library users and community members. 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:
- Deliver exceptional customer service to library patrons and the wider community.
- Communicate effectively with both children and their parents.
- Maintain a strong customer focus by addressing customer needs, assisting with promotional activities and displays, offering basic reference information, and participating in community engagement services to increase library membership and usage.
- Carry out various library operations to support patrons in a self-serve environment, including circulation and collection maintenance tasks as assigned.
- Contribute actively to a positive team environment by supporting day-to-day branch operations, participating in planning and staff meetings, attending training sessions, and advocating for branch and regional development.
- Support the library's role as a space for reading, learning, and community gatherings.
- It is expected that this position is required to deliver regular Storytime sessions.
Reporting:
This position will report to the Team Leader Operations
Commencing Roster for Position #168:
Weeks 1&3
Monday 4.15pm - 9.15pm
Tuesday 4.15pm - 9.15pm
Thursday 4.15pm - 9.15pm
Sunday 9.45am - 12.45pm
Weeks 2&4
Monday 4.15pm - 9.15pm
Tuesday 4.15pm - 9.15pm
Thursday 4.15pm - 9.15pm
Commencing Roster for Position #169:
Weeks 1&3
Monday 12.15pm - 5.15pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Saturday 10.30am - 5.00pm
Weeks 2&4
Monday 12.15pm - 5.15pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please prepare a statement addressing the key selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description, which includes specific relevant examples of your work, along with a cover letter and apply via Seek job advert. Please ensure you specify which position number you are applying for in your application.
Closing: Wednesday 29 January 2025 11.59pm.
For more information on the responsibilities of this role, and for the selection criteria, please refer to the attached Position Description or please contact Lauren Morehouse, Branch Manager on 7038 2608 or lmorehouse@yprl.vic.gov.au or Sarah Raeburn, Team Leader Operations on 9497 5780 or sraeburn@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.
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.
