Community Engagement Librarian

• Altona location, close to public transport
• Focus on environmental sustainability and wellbeing as a Librarian
• Permanent - Part time, 30 hours per week
• Band 5 - $75,511 - $87,624 pro rata + superannuation

The opportunity

The Community Engagement Librarian - Sustainability and Wellbeing will focus on environmental sustainability and wellbeing, utilising the Social Determinants of Health, public health frameworks and local community needs to inform the priorities for learning, program and activity design.

The program of activities will build community knowledge in physical, mental, and social wellbeing, climate action and environmental justice, health equity, active lifestyles, local food systems and community resilience.

Additionally, the role will take a lead in managing relationships and building partnerships to foster strong connections between the community, relevant local stakeholder groups, the community sector and Council's service areas.

What you'll be working on:

• Plan, deliver, and evaluate lifelong learning and wellbeing programs and outreach projects, informed by social determinants for health and aligned with the strategic goals of the Community Learning and Service Centres Department.
• Provide advice to the Department's senior leadership team on relevant subject matters, such as processes and procedures relating to sustainable living and wellbeing in collection development and programming.
• Deliver high-quality information and customer service, addressing first-contact resolutions.
• Assist library users with reference and information inquiries.
• Undertake collection management duties.
• Other duties as directed that are within the skills, knowledge and expectation requirements of the position.
• To act as Senior on Duty or supervise staff as required.

What you need to succeed:

• Experience or qualifications in Library and Information Management, Community Development, Community Engagement, teaching and program design or lesser qualifications with relevant work experience.
• Demonstrated skills in planning and delivering community programs, workshops or activities, particularly in areas related to wellbeing, sustainability, or lifelong learning.
• Ability to learn and apply community health and wellbeing frameworks to guide programming and service delivery
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders

Why you should apply:

This role presents a unique opportunity to be bold and innovative in shaping the future of community engagement through specialised programming. This position allows you to leverage your expertise to build strong partnerships and create impactful, life long learning experiences that align with strategic goals and community needs.

How to apply:

Follow the links to send us:

• Your cover letter
• Resume

Please note we do not require the expertise criteria to be addressed in a separate document. The position description can be accessed below.

To find out more about the role, please contact Renee Davy, Team Leader Library Services and Lifelong Learning, at  or

Applications will be accepted until 11:30 pm, Sunday 31 August 2025.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check, Pre-employment Medical & Working With Children Check (WWCC).

Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa with full unrestricted working rights. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

Make an impact that matters

At Hobsons Bay we work as one to achieve exceptional outcomes for our community.

Hobsons Bay Council is shaping precincts, building community infrastructure, delivering positive environmental, social and economic outcomes through programs and policies, and providing over 120 services to strengthen our diverse community.

If you're ready to rise to the challenge of making a real difference, join us to help create a community and city that is inclusive, empowered, sustainable and visionary.

What can we offer

Council offers hybrid working with newly renovated office facilities in the Civic Centre.

We support ongoing professional development, as your career matters to us

We are a proud inclusive employer. We encourage people from all walks of life to apply for our job opportunities. Our commitment is to provide diverse, safe and inclusive environments where everyone can grow and succeed.