Librarian for Sustainable Community Development

4 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeEngagement Full time $75,511 - $87,424

Altona Location

We are seeking a Community Engagement Specialist to focus on environmental sustainability and wellbeing, utilising the Social Determinants of Health, public health frameworks and local community needs to inform the priorities for learning, program and activity design.

The role will involve building community knowledge in physical, mental, and social wellbeing, climate action and environmental justice, health equity, active lifestyles, local food systems and community resilience.

The successful candidate will take a lead in managing relationships and building partnerships to foster strong connections between the community, relevant local stakeholder groups, the community sector and Council's service areas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan, deliver, and evaluate lifelong learning and wellbeing programs and outreach projects, informed by social determinants for health and aligned with the strategic goals of the Community Learning and Service Centres Department.
  • Deliver high-quality information and customer service, addressing first-contact resolutions.
  • Assist library users with reference and information inquiries.
  • Undertake collection management duties.
  • Other duties as directed that are within the skills, knowledge and expectation requirements of the position.

Requirements:

  • Experience or qualifications in Library and Information Management, Community Development, Community Engagement, teaching and program design or lesser qualifications with relevant work experience.
  • Demonstrated skills in planning and delivering community programs, workshops or activities, particularly in areas related to wellbeing, sustainability, or lifelong learning.
  • Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders

This role presents a unique opportunity to be bold and innovative in shaping the future of community engagement through specialised programming. This position allows you to leverage your expertise to build strong partnerships and create impactful, life long learning experiences that align with strategic goals and community needs.

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