Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service
Officer – Reading, Learning & Community
Lalor, Mill Park and Whittlesea Library
Permanent Part Time
Band 3 $36.4770 – 39.7780 per hour + Super
32 hours per 4 week roster (includes some weekend shifts)
Commencing April 2026
About The Role
Yarra Plenty Regional Library has an opportunity for a permanent part‐time Officer – Reading, Learning & Community position working across Lalor, Mill Park and Whittlesea Library to provide a high standard of service to customers.
The Officer – Reading, Learning & Community role is focused on delivering excellent library services and programs, supported by courteous, effective communication with all customers. You will provide timely assistance using a strong knowledge of library products and services.
You will 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.
The position involves a range of library operations in a self‐service environment, including circulation and collection maintenance duties.
You will contribute positively to the team by supporting daily branch operations, participating in planning, meetings, and training, and advocating for branch and regional development. Above all, you will help strengthen the library as a welcoming place for reading, learning, and community connection.
This position also requires the delivery of regular Storytimes.
About You
A 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, using strong knowledge and advisory skills to connect people with books and information they'll enjoy.
Have strong attention to detail in shelving and collection maintenance and are comfortable using technology, including Microsoft Office, internet tools, email, and social media.
Ability to provide inclusive, basic reference assistance and communicate effectively with both customers and colleagues to create a welcoming library environment.
Roster Details
Please refer to our website for further details relating to the roster for this position. These hours form part of a set roster and shifts are not able to be changed.
How to Apply
Before applying for this position, applicants should read the Position Description. To submit an application, 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 Sunday 8 March at 11.59pm.
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.
For further information on the responsibilities of this role and the selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description or contact Alan Sewell, Branch Manager Lalor Library (asewell@yprl.vic.gov.au).
Via Seek: https://www.seek.com.au/job/90546993?ref=cm-ui
Appointment Requirements
* Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check, and Employment Working with Children Check. Applicants must have permanent working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.
Employment Documents
https://www.plv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Officer-Reading-Learning-Community-PD.pdf
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