Community Learning

Permanent, Full time (including fortnightly RDO)
- Opportunities for higher duties and secondments into different roles
- Library branches are easy to get to via public transport, bicycle or car

Darebin Libraries has an exciting opportunity to join our Community Learning & Programs team and help develop and deliver our broad range of adult events and programming.

Adult literacy, learning, social connection and wellbeing initiatives are just some of the activities the Community Learning & Programs Officer will be responsible for programming. Darebin Libraries provides equitable and easy access to information, support, facilities, technology and programs that range from celebrating writing and literacy to tackling climate change to educating the community about the safe use of technology. We aim to enrich the lives of our diverse community and create opportunities for lifelong learning
- Permanent, Full time (including fortnightly RDO)
- Salary $80,961 plus super
- Opportunities for higher duties and secondments into different roles
- Library branches are easy to get to via public transport, bicycle or car

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

**About Darebin City Council**
Located in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

**About the Role**
As the Community Learning & Programs Officer this role has a focus on developing and delivering adult event programming across Darebin Libraries with a focus on adult learning and social connectivity. To achieve this, you will:

- Develop, plan, deliver and evaluate adult learning programs on topics including community diversity and inclusion, health, wellbeing and social connection and other events tailored to the needs and interests of the Darebin community.
- Contribute to the planning and implementation of community engagement strategies and activities promoting adult learning by developing a range of initiatives that acknowledge and celebrates significant dates across the year, such as Adult Learners Week, Women’s Health Week and Seniors Month.
- Develop effective collaborations with program providers, community members and organisations, and across Council to identify partnership opportunities to enhance sustainable program delivery.
- Supervise Community Programs Officers to support the delivery of programs and events.
- Contribute to the financial management of the events and programs budget.

**Skills & Experience**
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:

- A degree qualification in a field approved by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) or in a field relevant to the position requirements, with some relevant experience, or diploma level with extensive experience.
- Strong organisational, stakeholder management and communications skills.
- Knowledge of library collections and a demonstrated understanding of community development and adult learning principles.
- Experience in successfully planning, delivering and reporting on programming and events.
- A current Working with Children Card is essential.

**Culture**
As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

**Benefits**
Darebin offers a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

**How to Apply**

Please let us know if we need to adjust our recruitment process to make it more accessible for you.

Contact Gary Edge, Team Leader Community Learning & Programs on 03 8470 8955 for a confidential discussion.

**Applications close on Monday 14 October at 11.30pm.**
- Darebin is committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values child safety, and thorough ‘Safety Screening’ processes apply. To work at Darebin City Council, you will be required to supp