Description:
Join the Geelong Regional Library Corporation.
A Library Officer role is available at Torquay Library.
Permanent part-time role (0.9 FTE )
Band 3, $62,713 - $66,702 (pro-rata), plus 11.5% superannuation
Are you passionate about building strong community connections, and creating welcoming and vibrant spaces for learning and growth?
If so, we want YOU to be part of our dedicated and vibrant library team!
About the role:
As a Library Officer, you'll contribute to delivering excellent library services, connecting with the community, and helping us create a welcoming, engaging, and inspiring space for everyone.
This is a part-time role (0.9 FTE), and the working hours are 126 hours over a four-week period.
Check here to access the work pattern , and for access to the Position Description, click here .
Key activities that you'll be doing:
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Deliver exceptional customer service to a diverse community, ensuring every visitor feels valued.
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Share your love for books by recommending fantastic reads and helping others explore our library’s collection.
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Deliver fun and interactive programs like Story Time, Baby Time, Book Chats, and more.
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Keep the library organized and vibrant—manage collections, arrange materials, and create eye-catching displays.
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Be a key voice in developing library policies, initiatives, and procedures to continually enhance the user experience.
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Collaborate with a passionate team to ensure the library runs smoothly and fosters a positive, welcoming atmosphere.
The ideal candidate has:
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Strong communication and customer service skills
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A collaborative spirit and a commitment to community engagement
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A love for working with people of all ages
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A growth mindset, and willingness to adapt to change
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A solutions-focused attitude and the drive to overcome challenges
How to apply:
Click apply to submit your resume and cover letter, both need to be sent in PDF format. Please ensure your cover letter is no longer than two pages and addresses the three questions below.
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What aspects of the Library Officer role are you most interested in and why?
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What do you consider your greatest strength is that how would benefit a small team?
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What drives you to give your best effort at work even during more routine or monotonous tasks?
Important details:
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Only candidates who have working rights to work in Australia will be considered.
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The successful candidate must provide a clear Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and national police check, prior to commencement.
Ready to make a difference? If you’re excited to be part of a team dedicated to enriching lives through knowledge and community, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now and be part of our journey at GRLC!
Have you got questions?
Please contact the Vicky Dunmore at vicky.dunmore@grlc.vic.gov.au
Applications close: Monday 14 April 2025 at 9:00 am
If you require additional support to make an application, or would like to obtain more information, or seek an adjustment to the recruitment process based on your specific needs, please contact the People & Culture Team on (03) 4201 0509. We will endeavour to accommodate any reasonable request.
Geelong Regional Library Corporation is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people with diverse gender identities and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, ability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for and represent our community.