Librarian

• Permanent, part-time, 21hr per week, plus weekend shifts
• Salary range $76,900.98 – $88,557.02 (pro rata)
• Based at Chelsea, Dingley and Patterson Lakes libraries, but may work at other sites as required
• Undertake information and circulation duties as rostered, including evening and weekend work
• Capability to supervise, coach and mentor staff
• Help create a positive experience for all those who visit and engage with our Library Service

About Us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

A diverse, dynamic community where we all share a sustainable, safe, attractive environment and a thriving economy. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne’s CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children’s services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts, and management. 

The Arts, Events & Libraries Department at the City of Kingston is focused on the delivery of industry leading contemporary programs, activities, and events. Through innovation and continuous improvement, the department strives to provide high quality learning, recreational, social, and cultural outcomes for our community.

The City of Kingston Library Service operates eight public library branches, with major sites at Chelsea, Cheltenham, Parkdale and Westall, and minor sites at Clarinda, Dingley Village, Highett and Patterson Lakes. 

The Role

Council is seeking a qualified librarian to join the Kingston Libraries team on a part-time basis (Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays, plus weekends as rostered). Reporting to the Chelsea Branch Coordinator, your role is to:

• Undertake rostered customer service shifts for information and circulation duties, including weekends and evenings, and perform the function of “senior” on duty as required.
• Actively promote literacy, and services, events, and programs that support literacy development, across the library service.
• Represent Kingston Libraries by communicating with library users and the community, engaging in reader advisory, educating users on new and existing library facilities, resources, technology, and equipment, in a manner that meets customer expectations.
• Undertake a range of administrative tasks to ensure that the libraries operate efficiently.

About you

You will have:

• Ability to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of Future Orientated, Accountable, Dynamic, Expert, Community and Celebration
• A Masters, Degree or Graduate Diploma in library and information service
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated excellent digital literacy skills
• Knowledge and experience of working in a team
• A keen interest and curiosity for new technologies and their applications in libraries

What we can offer

This is a part-time permanent position.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance. 

The salary for this position starts at $76,900 (Band LIB5) per annum plus superannuation. 

How to Apply

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the Apply Now button and submit your application.

If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download here, please contact Shelley Gasperino, Acting Library Customer Service Team Leader on 1300 135 668 or [email protected] using the subject line: Librarian enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Kingston Council will welcome applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Women, those identifies as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons and persons with a disability.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.