Description:
- Permanent Full-Time
- Band 5 ($81,248 - $92,958) + 11.5% super + monthly ADO
- Footscray, Melbourne
Do you have experience in program planning and delivery?
Are you passionate about public libraries and the impact they make on communities?
About us
Maribyrnong City Council is undergoing significant change arising from population growth and redevelopment. A transitioning economy is leading to an influx of new residents, businesses, and employment opportunities that is seeing Maribyrnong fast becoming a sought after residential, recreation and social destination in Melbourne's inner-west.
The Opportunity
Maribyrnong Libraries aims to provide welcoming, progressive libraries, which inspire connection, learning and creativity. We are looking for two passionate and driven library programmers to help us deliver thoughtful and impactful programming.
Both roles (Program Lead - Adults and Program Lead Youth & Families) will be regularly rostered to two customer service shifts each week.
These roles will lead staff across five branches to create and deliver engaging programs. The Program Leads will build effective partnerships with stakeholders, administrating programming workflows, and contributing to strategic planning within the library service.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Program Lead - Youth and Family to support the Team Leader, Partnership & Engagement to coordinate the Libraries' programming framework.
- Support the Team Leader, Partnership & Engagement to develop templates and standards for best practice program planning and delivery & evaluation.
- Identify, broker and steward partnerships to support the library's engagement with the community.
- Contribute to the development of the Library Service through delivery of projects aligned to the Library plan.
- Provide welcoming, knowledgeable customer service, and information and reader advisory in branches, online and across all services.
About You
You are meticulous, organised and creative with proven relationship building skills. Applicants with strong digital skills and an interest in creative media and arts will be considered favourably.
To be considered for this role, you will have the following:
- Proven ability to plan, implement and conduct a range of programs and activities in the context of community building, lifelong learning, literacy development and emerging library practice.
- Excellent communication skills and experience developing partnerships with community organisations.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to effectively extract & collate data from multiple sources.
- Qualifications in librarianship or a relevant field such as education, event management, communications or digital media.
- Current Working with Children Check.
Why Choose Maribyrnong?
- Work with a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
- Enjoy a flexible and inclusive work environment;
- Work in a meaningful role within a culture-driven organisation;
So, if you are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference and you enjoy working in a diverse community focused environment, Apply Now!
How to Apply
To express your interest in this role, please forward your Resume and a Cover Letter via our Careers website outlining your relevant experience and addressing the Key Selection Criteria defined in the position description in support of your application by 10:00pm on 08 June 2025
To download a copy of the position description please visit us at: https://maribyrnong.recruitmenthub.com.au/Vacancies and enter ref code 6764369
Enquiries: Should you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Brendan Eichholzer, Team Leader Partnerships and Engagement on 0481 395 611 for a confidential discussion.
We are a child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to child safety and supporting the best interests of children in all our operations. Council encourages young people, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.