Library Officer (Local and Family History)
* Full time, permanent role
* Exciting opportunity to support our dynamic Library Services team
* $76,517 - $82,466 per annum plus Superannuation
We are seeking an enthusiastic library officer to join our Local & Family History team with a focus on delivering an outstanding customer experience based at Camberwell Library.
Please note, this role is primarily based at Camberwell but is expected to work across all locations as required and weekend and evening work is required.
A Little Bit About The Role
As a valuable member of the Boroondara library team the role will provide the highest possible standard of frontline customer service and circulation support to the Boroondara community. In addition, the role will support the local and family history team across a range of tasks including administrative and record management support, assisting with digitisation, cataloguing and record keeping, and collecting and storing materials according to preservation guidelines.
What You Will Bring To The Role
This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative individual with a passion for local and family history to join the team, committed to providing high quality library and information services to the community.
To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have
* A passion for assisting in the development and delivery of local and family history programs and activities.
* Demonstrated customer experience principles and knowledge of public library environments.
* Familiarity with local and family history resources and an interest in history.
* Experience in digitisation, conservation, and processing of local history resources.
* Knowledge of community diversity/languages/cultures is desirable for the role.
* Proven versatility and flexibility to manage time and plan work according to demand.
Qualifications And Employment Requirements
* Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and a post‑secondary qualification.
* Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check and hold a valid Working with Children Clearance.
* Applicants must have the ability to lift, push or carry library resources around library buildings (subject to appropriate Occupational Health and Safety regulations).
How To Apply
Please submit your application online via the 'Apply' button by 11:59pm by Wednesday 14 January 2026. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.
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