About Us
Mornington Peninsula Shire is Victoria's destination municipality, characterised by unique townships, highly productive agriculture, world renowned landscapes, tourist regions, and areas of national and international conservation significance within a vital Green Wedge.
The Shire is responsible for a broad range of infrastructure and community services that support the wellbeing and prosperity of our diverse community. With approximately 1,000 employees, it is a busy and vibrant workplace.
What's on Offer
* Culture – Positive, fun and inclusive work environment that is underpinned by our core values which are integral to everything we do. These are Integrity, Openness, Courage, Respect, and Excellence.
* Opportunity– Temporary Part Time role, 10.15 hours a week based at Hastings & Somerville. Library Band 4 - $73,291 per annum, pro rata (excl. super) until 24th of December 2026.
* Career – Opportunity to grow and develop with excellent learning and development opportunities.
* Job Satisfaction – Have a meaningful impact on the community by contributing to achieve positive outcomes across the Mornington Peninsula Shire
About the Role
Mornington Peninsula Libraries (MPL) is a dynamic public library service, providing a welcoming, inclusive and stimulating environment where life-long habits of learning and self-expression are encouraged, a love of reading is nurtured, and where library users can meet their educational, information and recreational needs.
The Library Officer provides outstanding customer service to library customers and supports the library team in delivering an exceptional service to the Mornington Peninsula community and its visitors. The position is responsible for promoting the Shire's values of Integrity, Courage, Openness, Respect and Excellence.
Reporting to Coordinator – Library Services (H&S), the core responsibilities include:
* Providing exceptional customer-focused service, placing our patrons at the heart of what we do.
* Supporting the day-to-day operations of the library including shelving, tidying and display maintenance.
* Supporting the library team in delivering positive, interactive programs and activities that engage all members of the community in lifelong learning, digital literacy and technology.
* Helping customers to access online library services, products and other technologies and provide training and support through formal or informal training programs.
About You
* Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent.
* Relevant prior experience in public libraries is desirable.
* Substantial experience in frontline customer service and IT applications – and the ability to troubleshoot issues.
* Ability to assist with and participate in the delivery of programs and events for all community members.
* Ability to use knowledge and experience to make informed decisions and to solve problems regarding customer service daily, referring to senior staff as appropriate.
How to Apply
If this role sounds like you, click 'Apply'.
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is committed to creating a diverse and safe environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and Child Safe employer. We encourage applications from First Nations people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities and age groups.
Mornington Peninsula Shire undertakes a variety of employment screening checks. This includes employment references, Working with Children Checks and Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC).
Applicants must have valid Australian work rights.
For further information about the role, you can download the Position Description by clicking 'Apply'. For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Penny Hagan, Library Services Coordinator (H&S),
Applications Close: 6pm, Monday 23 February 2026