Children'S And Youth Librarian

Join us in shaping young minds through engaging library programs & experiences

This is your opportunity to create, connect, inspire & bring learning to life for children and youth in the Shellharbour community.

Working with the Library Programs Team, the Children's & Youth Librarian will deliver and promote engaging library programs, collections, and services tailored to the needs and interests of children and young people. You will drive improvements in developing, implementing, and delivering a range of diverse and innovative library programs for children and young people.

You will foster literacy, creativity, and access to services through a wide range of programming, workshops, and collections, whilst developing relationships with community stakeholders.

To be successful, you will have :

• Tertiary qualifications in Library & Information Services and/or equivalent relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with children and young people.
• Creativity and innovation, with experience in planning, delivering, and evaluating library services, collections, and programs for children and young people.
• Knowledge of contemporary library trends and services.

About us :

Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 82,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It features natural beauty—from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, against the backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.

Our commitment to financial sustainability, organizational culture, and core values has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.

We have received numerous awards, including for our First Nations Community playspace, landscape architecture, regional achievement, and parks and leisure excellence.

We offer :

• Permanent full-time position, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexi-time, including evening and weekend shifts.
• Starting salary from $80,010 - $83,243 per annum, based on qualifications and experience, with annual progression potential.
• Plus 12% superannuation.
• Supportive, values-led team and culture.
• Employee benefits including retail discounts, fitness programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• Local government benefits such as leave entitlements, health and wellbeing leave, and others.

Please Note :

• A current "Working with Children Check" is required in accordance with the Child Protection (WWC) Act 2012 for paid workers.

For more information about the position, click here for the position description.

Contact : Luke Morris, Team Leader Library Programs at

Closing date : Sunday, 31 August, at 11:30 pm.

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Shellharbour City Council promotes equal opportunity and diversity. We are committed to a child-safe environment and creating an inclusive workplace for all, including individuals with disabilities. We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply and discuss reasonable adjustments.

Our core values are collaboration, accountability, integrity, respect, and sustainability. Role modelling these values is essential.

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