Library Shelver

2 days ago


Geelong, Victoria, Australia Geelong Regional Library Corporation Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Library Shelvers

Geelong Regional Library Corporation

Geelong Regional Library Corporation is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people with diverse gender identities and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, ability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for and represent our community.

The Position:

We are currently offering multiple casual Library Shelver roles across our libraries. The role of the Library Shelver is to work closely with Geelong Regional Library Corporation team members to support the shelving and display of library materials. The Library Shelver is responsible for the sorting and shelving of library materials under guidance and supervision from the Library Coordinator and senior staff members. The successful applicant will be required to maintain a neat collection by shelving accurately and by ensuring they are maintaining good communication with their team.

What you will bring:

  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment, contributing positively and supporting colleagues.
  • Ability to receive constructive feedback and able to act on it to improve performance.
  • Ability to manually sorting and shelving library materials, across various shelf heights (below knee level and above shoulder height).
  • Ability to understand and implement for themselves safe Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices.
  • Ability to consistently lift and carry light loads throughout the day.
  • Consistently maintains a positive attitude towards work, GRLC, colleagues, and customers.
  • Strong communication, literacy, and numeracy skills, with a keen attention to detail and punctuality.
  • Ability to meet specific library availability requirements.

By joining us, you will become part of a dynamic team who nurture an inclusive workplace culture. Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact. 

How to apply:

As part of the online application please ensure you complete the following:

  • Attach your resume and cover letter
  • In the cover letter respond to the points listed under 'What you will bring' (no more than a page in length)
  • Review the availability requirements for the libraries you are interested in (Link here for location and hour details)
  • Complete the 'Application Questions' below
  • Applicants must be 15 years or older at the time of applying and moving into Year 10 and 11 only
  • Please note that this is a junior position and applicants must be currently enrolled in high school to be eligible
  • All applicants, regardless of age, are encouraged to apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) from the ATO when seeking employment. Successful candidates will be required to have a TFN 
  • Successful applicants will be required to have a bank account in their name 
  • Please ensure you read the position description to understands the requirements of the role.
  • For Position Description, please click here

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 31 October at 5:00 pm.

Interviews will be held on 25 November between 4pm and 8pm (after school hours)
For further information, please contact or phone