Community Programs Librarian
Community Programs Librarian
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Job Description
Community Programs Librarian
- Permanent Full Time (Flexible)
Band 5 starting from - $78448.84 super
- Supportive and Friendly team environment where we value growth and development
- Award winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
- Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment
Yarra Libraries is seeking an experienced programs facilitator to join our service who can develop deliver and evaluate community programming across all five library locations. Were looking for someone with a sharp attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset who can communicate and collaborate effectively within a team environment. This position is based at Richmond Library but may be asked to work at alternative locations as required.
Key Responsibilities:
Programs and Services
- Participate in the development and lead the delivery of community programs and events that meet identified community and organisational needs.
- Support the Library Programs and Events Lead with the implementation of systems and processes to ensure successful program delivery.
- Support team members through training coaching and skill-sharing in relation to events management and program design.
- Establish and maintain an awareness of community partnerships and opportunities to promote library services and engage underrepresented and marginalised community groups from across the municipality.
- Participate in industry networks and working groups across Council and other community education providers to identify opportunities for collaboration.
Service Promotion and Communications
- Contribute to the development of marketing and communications plans to promote library programs and events.
- Promote library services collections programs and events through established communication channels and networks.
- Develop promotional content for use across print and digital channels in alignment with established guidelines policies and procedures.
Customer Service and Library Operations
- Provide proactive courteous and responsive customer service that supports access to library services collections (including digital resources) and library programs.
- Perform daily operational duties including (but not limited to) opening and closing routines cash reconciliation shelving shelf reading and maintaining a clean and welcoming environment.
- Respond to general and complex customer enquiries with care and efficiency referring where appropriate to senior or specialist staff.
- Enforce library policies and procedures fairly and consistently contributing to a safe and respectful environment for all patrons and staff.
Collections and Reader Development
- Provide support for ordering of library resources as required.
- Under the guidance of library leadership maintain library collections in accordance with established frameworks policies and procedures.
Yarra Libraries provide a welcoming inclusive and stimulating environment where lifelong habits of learning and self-expression are encouraged a love of reading is nurtured and where library users can meet their educational informational and recreational pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and aim to make a positive impact in the lives of our staff and community.
Yarra city council is aProgressiveOrganisation. We pride ourselves oninclusive culture and continual progression.We aim tomake a positive difference in peoples lives and continually improve service to the community.
For further information see the position description or contactGabriella Calvo Richmond Library Team Leaderon and/or
100252 - Community Programs Librarian - Position Description - July
Applications close onFriday 25 July 2025 at 11:55pm.
In your application please include/attach your Resume and 1-page Cover Letter. In your Cover Letter provide an brief overview addressing the Key Selection Criteria(KSC) as outlined in the Position Description. A separate document addressing KSC is not required.
*This position is subject to satisfactoryPolice Check and Working with Children Check prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Employment Type
Full-Time
