Children and Young People Librarian

• Permanent Part Time – 3 days per week
• Based at City Library although may work across all sites in the library service.
• $85,415 to $96,138 pro rata (Dep on skills + experience) + 12% superannuation

About the role

The Children and Young People Librarian sits within the Creative City Branch and offers an exciting opportunity to provide high-quality library services, programs and literacy initiatives for children, young people, families and the broader community.

This role plays a key part in strengthening Melbourne's creative and learning culture, supporting equitable access to information, and contributing to the strategic goals of the City of Melbourne.

Working as part of the City of Melbourne Libraries team, this role is central to creating engaging programs that embed connected learning principles, developing collections tailored to young audiences, and fostering community partnerships that enhance learning and literacy outcomes.

A little more about the role

• Provide welcoming, socially inclusive and high-level customer service to children, young people, families and the community.
• Build partnerships with internal teams and community stakeholders to strengthen engagement and access
• Support innovation and best practice by applying connected learning principles to library programming.
• Develop, deliver and evaluate literacy and learning programs and services tailored to children and young people

Why join Team Melbourne?

Located on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin Nation, Melbourne is globally recognised as one of the most liveable, diverse, and dynamic cities.

At the heart of it all is the City of Melbourne – a passionate, purpose-driven organisation where your work truly matters. As part of Team Melbourne, you'll help deliver what's most important to the people who live, work, study, visit and invest in our great city.

We're proud champions of diversity, committed to continuous improvement, and driven by a shared vision for a vibrant and sustainable future.

This is more than just a role – it's your chance to make a real impact, contribute to something bigger, and shape Melbourne's future alongside a collaborative and forward-thinking team.

About you

You are an enthusiastic library professional who thrives on engaging children, young people and families through creative, literacy and learning opportunities. You bring energy, innovation and collaboration to everything you do.

You may also be:

• Experienced in delivering high-quality, child- and youth-focused literacy programs in a public library setting.
• Skilled in using and troubleshooting digital resources, technology and online platforms to support library users.

What your experience might look like - Key Selection Criteria

• Eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), or a relevant qualification and/or 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering children and young people's literacy programs and services in a public library.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong digital literacy, with the ability to support others in using online resources, library technology and emerging tools.
• Proven ability to deliver excellent customer service and engage effectively with diverse audiences.

Benefits of working with us

• Attractive remuneration & benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, study assistance & other great corporate discounts.
• Excellent leave entitlements: Enjoy up to 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave for primary carers, in addition to the government-funded parental leave, with no waiting period to access. Part-time equivalents are also available for added flexibility.
• Career progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment.
• Work-life balance and hybrid working: We support flexible hours, alternative work arrangements (like ADOs), and hybrid work-from-home options.

How to apply

Click the APPLY button to be redirected to our Careers Portal

Submit your application no later than 11:45pm on Thursday October 2, 2025

A few important things to note – don't miss out

• Applications must be submitted online. Unfortunately, we can't accept applications via email, so please be sure to apply through the official job link provided.
• Apply early This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate — so don't wait to get your application in.
• We are a child safe organisation. The City of Melbourne has a zero tolerance for child abuse. All employees undergo thorough safety screening, including a Police Check and, for most roles, a Working with Children Check.

Need more info?

Refer to the position description below or contact Catherine Scott – Children's Service Library Team Leader,

Inclusion matters

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from all cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people of all ages and faith backgrounds.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support all applicants. If you require any adjustments, please let us know via the application prompts or inform our Careers team if you're contacted for an interview.