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* Salary Range Band 5 ($79,188 - $91,309 pro rata) plus 12% super.
* Permanent Part-time (.8 FTE) with rostered evening and weekend shifts as a requirement of this role.
* Work across all library branches and other locations within the City of Port Phillip
* Rostered evening and weekend shifts are a requirement of this role.
Synopsis
Youth Programs Librarian
* Salary Range Band 5 ($79,188 - $91,309 pro rata) plus 12% super.
* Permanent Part-time (.8 FTE) with rostered evening and weekend shifts as a requirement of this role.
* Work across all library branches and other locations within the City of Port Phillip
* Rostered evening and weekend shifts are a requirement of this role.
About City Of Port Phillip
We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation.
What's The Role All About
Do you have experience in program planning and delivery? Are you passionate about public libraries and working with young people?
Port Phillip Libraries is seeking a proactive and driven Youth Programs Librarian with experience in delivering high quality youth programs that support learning, creativity and connection. You'll play an important role in fostering a welcoming and inclusive library service for our diverse community.
1 x part-time (.8 FTE) permanent opportunity.
What You Might Do
* Design, deliver and evaluate programs
* Develop internal and external partnerships
* Develop and deliver community outreach activities
* Contribute to the development of library collections
* Provide positive and engaging customer service
Who We Are Looking For
* You are positive and driven with a genuine passion for working with young people.
* Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent relevant experience in a library, arts, education or community setting.
* Demonstrated experience in developing, delivering and evaluating youth programs.
* Strong relationship building skills, including with young people, and both internal and external partners.
* Experience in programming with digital and creative technologies is desirable.
* Current Working with Children Check.
Our work environment
We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive.
Proudly as one we all take accountability to put our community first. Together we work, creatively and strategically we think and with courage comes growth and with integrity we perform.
What's In It For You
* We offer a hybrid working model with our core setup being 50-60% in the office depending on team requirements and welcome further conversation to meet your working style and needs.
* Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation.
* Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family
* Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze
* Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only).
* Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work.
* 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents
* Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology.
Important Pre-Employment Requirements
Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:
* Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences
* Sufficient proof of right to work in Australia, and Sufficient proof of identity
* Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip's Provider
* Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).
So, what's next?
Hit that APPLY button now
Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You've got this
Please submit;
* Resume – latest and detailed version.
* Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Position Description (PD).
Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered.
For further information please contact Gabrielle Ryan, Library Engagement and Experience Lead on phone 0403 235 626 or email gabrielle.ryan@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 17 August 2025.
The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability.
If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au
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