Librarian
Job Task Analysis - Library Officer
Physical Health Assessment - Library Officer
- Help create safe, welcoming and engaging library spaces for our community
- Permanent part time position, 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is an essential requirement.
- $81,188 - $93,494 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation
- Location: Predominantly Parkdale, Clarinda and Westall libraries, with work across all Kingston library sites as required
Join our team as Librarian
Kingston Libraries is part of the Arts, Events and Libraries Department and delivers welcoming, inclusive and contemporary library services that support learning, connection and wellbeing across the municipality.
Our library network includes eight branches, with a strong focus on customer service, literacy, digital inclusion and community engagement. Librarians play a key role in shaping positive experiences for everyone who visits and uses our libraries.
About this opportunity
We are seeking a qualified and customer-focused Librarian to join Kingston Libraries on a permanent part-time basis.
In this role, you will deliver front-line library services, provide information and reader advisory support, and actively contribute to creating safe, respectful and engaging library environments. You will regularly act as the senior librarian on duty, providing leadership on the floor, allocating tasks, supporting staff, and responding to complex customer behaviour, including de-escalation where required.
* This position involves working Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays, including one late night every second Tuesday, as well as one in four Saturdays and one in eight Sundays
What you’ll deliver
- Deliver high-quality customer service through information, circulation and reader advisory duties
- Act as senior librarian on duty, leading customer service operations, allocating tasks and supporting staff
- Respond confidently to complex customer situations, including de-escalation, in line with organisational procedures
- Promote library collections, services, programs and events that support literacy and digital literacy
- Educate customers on library resources, technology, facilities and equipment
- Undertake administrative and operational tasks to support efficient library operations
- Work collaboratively across branches to ensure a consistent and positive customer experience
Your skills and experience
You will bring:
- A tertiary qualification in library and information studies (Degree, Masters or Graduate Diploma, eligible for ALIA Associate membership)
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills in a front-facing environment
- Strong digital literacy and confidence supporting customers with technology
- Ability to supervise, guide and support staff as senior on duty
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
- A positive, resilient and calm approach when working with diverse customers and situations
- Experience working effectively as part of a team across multiple locations
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of
We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston 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 submit your application.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. To apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button.
All applications must be submitted online through the careers portal. Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies
For any inquiries about the position, please contact Luke Dexter, Head of Libraries, at Luke.Dexter@kingston.vic.gov.au
To be considered for this role, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au
About Kingston
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 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.
Benefits of Working at Kingston
At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Salary Packaging
- Purchase leave options
- Career development opportunities,
- Study/development assistance
- Discounted gym memberships
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Social club events
For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.
