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. Submit your application through the link provided in the job advertisement, usually Seek. Please note only two upload functions so you will need to combine your cover letter and KSC together.
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 commencing.
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 Onboarding information to finalise your appointment.
Privacy
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Officer – Reading, Learning & Community – POSITION 297
Commencing ASAP – 6 October 2027
Specific Engagement
Band 3 ($36.4770 – 39.7780 per hour) + Super
Temporary Part Time
50.75 hours per 4 week roster
Across Eltham, Watsonia and Diamond Valley Libraries
This position includes weekend shifts.
As we continue to grow and enhance the services we provide to our community, we are seeking an enthusiastic and capable temporary part-time Library Officer to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is expanding and committed to delivering exceptional library services and positive community outcomes.
Roster Details:
Please refer here for further details relating to the roster for this position.
Please note that these hours form part of a set roster and shifts are not able to be changed.
How to Apply
To submit an application for this role, please prepare a statement addressing a response to the selection criteria, along with your current Resume and apply via Seek.
This position will close on Thursday 1 October 2026.
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.
Further Information
For more information on the responsibilities of this role, and for the selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description or Kia Dietrich on 9435-2397 or kdietrich@yprl.vic.gov.au
*Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check, and Employee Working with Children Check.
Library Team Leader Operations – REQ 298
Permanent Full-time
Specific Engagement (140 hours per 4 week roster)
Commencing October 2026
Band 5 ($80,974 - $94,167) p.a. + Super + Phone Allowance
Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub
As we continue to grow and enhance the services we provide to our community, we are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Library Team Leader Operations to join our vibrant Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub team. In this role, you will oversee daily operations, guide and inspire the team, and deliver exceptional library services that connect and engage our community. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an organisation that is expanding and committed to delivering exceptional library services and positive community outcomes.
To submit an application for this role, please prepare a statement addressing a response to the selection criteria, along with your current apply, visit Seek.
This position closes on Wednesday 7 October 2026.
Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.
For more information on the responsibilities of this role, please refer to the Position Description or contact the Manager:
Coralie Kouvelas – ckouvelas@yprl.vic.gov.au
Applicants must have permanent working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.