Library Connections Officer, Practice Delivery

**Library Connections Officer, Practice Delivery** **-** **(**2401114**)**
- A place as positive as you
- A culture that values yours
- Full time, permanent role

**About the Opportunity**

In response to community and sector feedback on the City of Adelaide’s Homelessness Strategy - Everyone’s Business, new activities and responses have been outlined to support homelessness prevention and early intervention through a community development approach. This includes a bold commitment to establishing social work capacity within Adelaide City Libraries.

In this brand new role as the Library Connections Officer - Practice Delivery, you will oversee the establishment of and embed the implementation of the City of Adelaide’s (CoA) new Library Connections Program. You will also establish and implement new ways of working with and supporting library customers who present with a variety of complex needs, undertaking assessments, identifying and initiating suitable referrals and connections to meet needs on person-by-person basis. This role will work closely with Library and key CoA staff to build knowledge, understanding and skills to stay safe in their own jobs and support patrons with multiple and complex needs

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**About You**

To be successful in this role you will have:

- A tertiary qualification (Bachelor’s or master’s level degree) in social work Registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
- Specialist knowledge in either homelessness, mental health and/or drug and alcohol responses.
- Experience in working with people or in programs that support people with complex needs.
- Demonstrated experience in program design, delivery and evaluation.
- Experience working in a non-traditional social work setting (library, community centre, hospital, courts, schools etc).
- Experience working collaboratively with external specialist services and supporting access to these services. Experience in the development and delivery of training programs.
- Project management skills which underpin the timely development of research, strategies, projects and programs and assist in cross functional collaboration.

**About Us**

Located in the geographic heart of Kaurna Country, the City of Adelaide celebrates its cultural heritage, unique natural surrounds and structures its footprint in a way that allows it to adapt to the changing needs of the community and a dynamic global landscape. Our focus is on our community’s wellbeing and quality of life - investing in city improvements and on future planning, so we continue to design a liveable city where future generations can continue to live authentic and meaningful lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and be a bigger part of our amazing city

The City Culture Program creates brilliant experiences for all who choose to live in and enjoy our city. By activating and curating places and spaces, and providing opportunities for creativity, recreation, and wellbeing, we connect, support, and inspire our diverse community, and draw more people to Adelaide to live, study, work and play.

At the City of Adelaide, we thrive in an environment that is welcoming, inclusive and safe, and celebrates difference. We value and embrace our diverse perspectives and recognise the value diversity has in fuelling innovation and enabling brilliant experiences for our diverse community.

**For Further Enquiries & How to Apply**

All enquiries regarding this position will remain private and confidential and can be directed to Sue Lawrence on 8203 7153.

Please submit a Resume and a Cover Letter expressing the skills, experience, and qualities you can bring to this position addressed to Sue Lawrence, Team Leader, Libraries.

**Applications close at 11.59pm, **17 November 2024.**

Please be advised that this is a full time, permanent opportunity with a starting salary at the Level 6 Classification commencing at $100,882 + 11.5% superannuation. Please note that there will be a 3% salary increase to $103,908 commencing the first full pay period in January 2025.
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**Primary Location**: Adelaide - CBD

**Job**: Social Support

**Program**: CITY CULTURE

**Employment Status**: Permanent

**Hours of Work**: Full-time

**Job Posting**: 03/11/2024, 7:51:32 PM

**Unposting Date**: 17/11/2024, 7:29:00 AM