Library Social Worker

- Permanent Part time Role (on site) – 15 hours per week

- Exciting opportunity to embed Social Work services at Merri-bek Libraries - External Professional Supervision

- $99K-$108k + Super (pro rata)

- Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse.

Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale.

Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts.

Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places.

With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food, cafés, parks and a cinema right at the doorstep. Merri-bek is a great place to live, work and play.

About The Role

Merri-bek Libraries is a responsive and agile library service, providing services to our diverse community. Following a successful pilot program, we are seeking a Social Worker to join our team.

The Library Social Worker will:

- Engage with community members in need and assist them to access appropriate services.

- Develop relationships with relevant organisations and understand referral pathways.

- Partner with community organisations to build a team of community support workers.

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker who can meet people where they are at. If you have a person-centred approach and a genuine desire to make a difference to the lives of the people of Merri-bek, we would like to hear from you.

Skills and Experience

- Demonstrated ability to build and lead a team

- Tertiary qualification in Social Work

- Significant experience in client services including issues such as homelessness, addiction, mental wellbeing

- In-depth knowledge of trauma informed care and a person-centred approach

- Excellent written and verbal communication

What the Role Can Offer

- Extensive opportunities for training & career development

- Salary sacrifice options

- A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options

- Employer-supported study assistance schemes

- Wellness programs

Further Support Offered for Our Staff

- Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave

- Purchase leave

- Ceremonial leave

- Gender affirmation leave

- Family violence leave

Contact and Application

For further information about this position please contact Georgina Earl, Unit Manager Library Services on 9389 8616 or gearl@merri-bek.vic.gov.au

Applications close: 11:30pm, Friday, 21 November 2025.

Before Submitting An Application, Please View The Position Description.

Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid WWCC. Please have this ready when completing your application.

How To Apply: Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.

Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the council’s new name to Merri-bek City Council.

Applications must only be submitted online; applications will not be accepted via email.

Equal Opportunity / Diversity Statement

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a child safe organisation.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on recruitment@merri-bek.vic.gov.au

Commitment Statement

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.

Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.

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