
Information Librarian
1 week ago
**Work type**
- Casual**Location**
- Dandenong**Department**
- Community Strengthening**Information Librarian**
**Salary: $40.68 - $46.96 per hour (plus leave loading)**
**Casual**
**About Us**
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people. The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas. Key industries include manufacturing, health care and social assistance, retail trade, wholesale trade and transport.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees. We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision. We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
**About the Role**
We are looking for qualified Librarians to join our casual team.
The Information Librarian works within the Community Arts, Culture and Library Services Department at both Springvale and Dandenong Library sites.
The role's key responsibilities include providing effective and efficient library and information services to all Library users and our diverse community. Additional responsibilities include: supervising the front of house Library Services team to provide a responsive and flexible service, support and deliver high-quality library programs to promote learning, literacy, reading and social inclusion, and support collection maintenance and development activities.
**About You**
The successful applicant will have demonstrated knowledge of information service provision to people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, experience in staff supervision in a library environment, experience in conducting staff and/or public training programs, be a committed, considerate, and pro-active team member, and have a passion for supporting and engaging with the community.
You will be flexible and willing to support the team as required on a casual basis including on evening and weekend shifts across our two locations.
You may be required to undertake practical testing, work preference profiling / psychometric testing, functional capacity assessment (physical) or aptitude testing.
**Benefits of working with us**
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
Our workplace has an inclusive and diverse culture which encourages innovation and supports your work and life balance. There are plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and grow your career within our expanding and diverse organisation.
Our benefits include
- Competitive salary
- Salary sacrifice childcare (where available)
- Flexible working options supported including hybrid work
- Access to learning & development programs including study assistance
- Reward & recognition programs
- Health initiatives
- Access to our support and wellbeing programs
- A vibrant social club
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
- Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children_ with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm._
**To apply**
Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description.
To view a copy of this position description, please click on the links below.
Information Librarian Position Description 510.6 KB
**Applications close**: 5pm, Friday 18th October 2024
**Further information**:Robyn Smith, 8571 5419,
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