Program Support Officer
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- Contribute to meaningful library programs with your administrative prowess and exceptional customer service skills.
- Part time 0.6FTE (3 days)
- 1 day per week work from home arrangement
- $74,303.91 - $79,054.09 per annum pro rata plus superannuation (dependent on experience)
- Parkdale location with requirements to work across all Kingston library sites.
The Arts, Events and 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.
We are looking for a Program Support Officer to join our team. In this role, you will support the programming function of Kingston Library Service. The role fosters excellent customer relations relating to the delivery of programs, and supports general library functions in a library officer capacity within the service.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to develop and deliver programs across 8 library branches, including stakeholder communication, invoicing, and scheduling.
- Provide operational support for programs in Kingston's Library Service, including setup and pack-down.
- Undertake Circulation Desk duties, as rostered, including evening and weekend work.
- Assist with day-to-day administrative functions of the library service, including responding to customer enquiries and providing general administrative support, to ensure efficient operations.
- Exceptional administration skills and time management to collect and manage detailed program information.
- Digital proficiency within MS Office software with strong capacity to navigate program and library platforms.
- Outstanding customer service within a network of program stakeholders, community and library staff and council colleagues to ensure programs run seamlessly.
- Passion for library operations and able to support customers to access library collection and resources.
- Qualification in Library and Information Services is highly regarded.
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.
To learn more about this role, please view the full Position Description on our Careers website
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 our careers portal. Please note that we do not accept applications or inquiries from recruitment agencies
Enquiries:
For any inquiries about the position, please contact Gen Quirk, Team Leader Programming & Engagement at gen.quirk@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.
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:
- Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
- Yearly annual leave loading payment of 17.5% of base salary (excludes casual staff, sessional staff and Senior Officers)
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Salary Packaging
- Purchased 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
- Close to Public transport
- Free Onsite parking
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.
