Overview
Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service – Officer – Reading, Learning & Community
Locations: murnong, Rosanna, Thomastown & Eltham. Employment type: Permanent Part Time. These positions include evening and/or weekend work. Shifts are part of a set roster and cannot be changed. Closing Date: 13/02/2026 11:59 pm.
Salary: 3A $36.48 – $39.78 per hour. Band 3 ($36.4770 – 39.7780 per hour) + Super.
Positions available: 6 permanent and 1 temporary part-time Officer – Reading, Learning & Community.
Commencing March 2026.
Responsibilities
* Deliver a high standard of library services and programs with courteous, effective communication to all customers.
* Provide timely assistance using strong knowledge of library products and services.
* Maintain a high level of customer focus by responding to community needs, supporting promotions, displays and events, and providing basic reference assistance to encourage library membership and use.
* Contribute to a range of library operations in a self-service environment, including circulation and collection maintenance duties.
* Support daily branch operations, participate in planning, meetings and training, and advocate for branch and regional development.
* Help strengthen the library as a welcoming place for reading, learning, and community connection.
* Deliver regular Storytimes.
About You
* Customer-focused professional who delivers prompt, courteous service and has a strong understanding of library services, collections, and resources to support a diverse community.
* Passionate about reading and confident in providing Readers' Advisory to connect people with books and information they'll enjoy.
* Strong attention to detail in shelving and collection maintenance; comfortable using technology, including Microsoft Office, internet tools, email, and social media.
* Ability to provide inclusive, basic reference assistance and communicate effectively with customers and colleagues to create a welcoming library environment.
How to Apply
Before applying, please read the Position Description. Submit an application with a statement addressing the criteria, your current resume, and apply via Seek. List which positions you would like to be considered for (e.g., Position 248 or "all positions"). This position closes on Friday 13 February at 11.59 pm. If you do not satisfactorily meet the key selection criteria you may be excluded from interview.
Via Seek: https://www.seek.com.au/job/90091341?ref=cm-ui
Additional Information
For further information contact: Please refer to the job advert for the relevant contact details. Employment Documents: https://www.plv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Officer-Reading-Learning-Community.pdf. For all positions see PLV Careers.
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