Library Community Engagement Officer

Salary from $76,397.06 to $94,808.07 p.a. plus super
- Full time opportunity to join a professional and dynamic team
- Time in lieu day off every 3 weeks

**About the role**
Woollahra Libraries have an exciting, full-time opportunity for a tech-savvy and customer focused Youth Community Engagement Officer to join the team and make a valuable contribution to the needs of our community.

The Youth Community Engagement Officer will work collaboratively with the Library Programs and Events team and enjoy designing and delivering, creative and high quality library programs for a youth audience. The position is also responsible for delivering customer service to library customers and assisting in the efficient operation of the Libraries.

**About you**
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic team member who demonstrates a can-do attitude. In addition, the successful applicant will have previous experience working in a similar role with the ability to engage youth in creative technology and STEM activities.
With a passion for connecting with the community, you will have:
**Essential Criteria**
- Minimum of a Library Technician Diploma from TAFE or University Information Studies or Information and Knowledge Management (or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrated experience in the development, promotion, delivery and review of community engagement and/ or learning programs for youth aged between 12 - 20 years.
- Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous self-improvement as well as a positive approach to change, flexibility and adaptability in the work environment.
- An enthusiastic and engaging approach to providing excellent customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to work both as a team member and independently, with proven time management and organisational skills.
- Experience and/or willingness to use various technologies to run youth programs and events (e.g. video editing and Zoom).
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise, consult and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Well-developed knowledge and skills in technology with the ability to engage youth in creative technology and STEM activities
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to EEO and WH&S principles.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake the physical requirements of the position as outlined in section Eight (8) of the position description.

**Desirable Criteria**
- Current C class drivers license

**What’s in it for you?**

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.
We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.
Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

- Three weekly RDO
- Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
- Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
- High quality training and development opportunities

**How to apply**
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
- If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
- You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
- For further information about the role, please contact Sarah Sproule - Team Leader Library Events and Programs on 9391 7932 during business hours.