Children & Youth Services Librarian

Physical Health Assessment - Library Officer Job Task Analysis - Library Officer - Part Time, 21 hours per week, plus weekend shifts - Permanent appointment - Band 5, $81,188 per annum, pro rata, plus superannuation - Excellent opportunity to be part of a creative & dynamic team - Community-centric role About us Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations. We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south‑east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne’s CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children’s services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts, and management. The Arts, Events and Libraries Department at the City of Kingston is focused on the delivery of industry leading contemporary programs, activities, and events. Through innovation and continuous improvement, the department strives to provide high quality learning, recreational, social, and cultural outcomes for our community. The City of Kingston Library Service operates eight public library branches, with major sites at Chelsea, Cheltenham, Parkdale and Westall, and minor sites at Clarinda, Dingley Village, Highett, and Patterson Lakes. The role We are seeking a permanent part‑time Children and Youth Services Librarian to join the team, with fixed Monday, Tuesday and Friday shifts. This includes a fortnightly evening shift on Monday, and additional required rotating weekend work. This role is required to work with children, youth and young adults in a program delivery capacity. The role requires the successful candidate to be effective in communicating and connecting with a diverse audience of all ages. Your predominant working locations are Parkdale, Clarinda and Westall, with requirements to work across all sites. Reporting to the Children & Youth Services Coordinator, your role is to: - Plan, support and implement children and youth programs and events including story times, Dungeons and Dragons, Minecraft, STEAM, youth engagement and other emerging programs. - Provide ongoing management of junior collections across multiple sites, with accountability for the development, maintenance, and circulation of youth collections. - Proactively build relationships throughout the community by delivering and growing our outreach service to local schools, kindergartens, and maternal child health centres to create a love of reading in the community. - Provide support to the Coordinator to develop, promote and implement new and innovative initiatives related to the library service. - Lead specific early learning and literacy initiatives throughout the year including competitions, school holiday program development, statewide reading programs etc. - Deliver innovative and customer focused service, including reference and circulation duties, acting as the senior librarian in charge with the ability to work autonomously, provide direction and instruction to supporting staff, and maintain responsibility for library buildings while on duty. About you We are looking for someone with: - Proven experience providing positive leadership in a team‑based environment - A strong commitment to upholding Kingston’s values - Demonstrated experience in delivering programs to 0–18‑year‑old customers and their parents/carers - Knowledge of children and young adult literature, language, and literacy development, with experience managing library collections - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Enthusiasm and initiative to take ownership of the role and be an advocate for services and programs for children and youth - Experience with Minecraft, Dungeons & Dragons and similar is highly regarded - Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Management What we can offer This is a permanent part‑time position (21 hours per week) at a Band 5 level. The position includes late shifts and regular weekend work. The City of Kingston is a child‑safe and equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best. As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance, including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance programme (EAP) and discounted health insurance. The salary for this position starts at $81,188 pro‑rate (Band 5) per annum plus superannuation. How to Apply Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of under‑represented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the "Apply Now" button now and submit your application. If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Luke Dexter, Head of Libraries, luke.dexter@kingston.vic.gov.au Kingston Council welcomes applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Women, those identified as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons and persons with a disability. To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal. #J-18808-Ljbffr