Library Officer
1 week ago
Join the Geelong Regional Library Corporation as a Library Officer at Colac Library.
This is a temporary part-time role available from November 2025 until June 2026.
The working hours are 35 per fortnight (0.5 FTE)
Band 3, $66,533 - $70,765 (pro-rata for part-time), plus 12% superannuation
Rostered weekend is a requirement of this role.
Are you passionate about building community connections and creating a vibrant and welcoming library that inspires learning, creativity and growth?
If you're all about putting customers first and making a difference, we want YOU to be part of our team
About the role:
As a Library Officer, you'll contribute to delivering excellent library services, connecting with the community, and helping us create a welcoming, engaging, and inspiring library experience for everyone.
Key activities that you'll be doing:
- Deliver exceptional customer service to a diverse community, ensuring every visitor feels valued.
- Deliver fun and interactive programs like Early Literacy Programs, Book Chats, and more.
- Help keep the library engaging, organised and welcoming by supporting collection maintenance, shelving materials, and creating eye-catching displays.
- Be a key contributor by providing suggestions to inform the development of library policies, initiatives, and procedures, with a focus on continually improving the user experience.
- Share your love for books by recommending fantastic reads and helping others explore our library's collection.
- Collaborate with a passionate team to ensure the library runs smoothly and fosters a positive, welcoming atmosphere.
The ideal candidate has:
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- A collaborative spirit and a commitment to community engagement
- A love for working with people of all ages
- A growth mindset, and willingness to adapt to change
- A solutions-focused attitude and the drive to overcome challenges
Review the availability requirements for the role by clicking here to view the work pattern.
Please note that work patters change from time to time based on operational needs.
To access the Position Description, click here.
How to apply:
Submit your resume and cover letter. Please ensure your cover letter is no longer than two pages and addresses the three questions below:
- What aspects of the Library Officer role resonate the most with you and why?
- What does great customer service mean to you?
- Which of your strengths do you think would have the biggest impact in a team setting?
Important details:
- Only candidates who have working rights to work in Australia will be considered.
- The successful candidate must provide prior commencement:
- An Employee Victorian Working with Children Check and national police check, no older than six months
- Evidence of mandatory qualifications and registrations
Applicants for this role may also be considered for internal vacancies at the same level at other locations.
Have you got questions?
Please contact Natalie Bignell at
Applications close Friday 24 October at 3:00pm
If you're excited to be part of a team dedicated to enriching lives through knowledge and community, we'd love to hear from you
Apply now and be part of our journey at GRLC
If you require additional support to make an application, or would like to obtain more information, or seek an adjustment to the recruitment process based on your specific needs, please contact the People & Culture Team on We will endeavour to accommodate any reasonable request.
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.
