Centres of Excellence Librarian

Fixed Term Full Time - 35 hours per week - Sept 2024 to March 2025

Band 5 - $75,511 - $87,624 pro rata + superannuation

The Centres of Excellence Librarian is primarily responsible for developing and implementing programs in specialised areas such as STEAM, videogames and boardgames, environment and sustainability, heritage, writing and publishing, art and music, and business and innovation.

This role is crucial in building strong community partnerships and enhancing our various programs across the Community Learning and Service Centres sites.

What you’ll be working on:

Plan, deliver, and evaluate lifelong learning programs and outreach projects.
Align programming with strategic goals and provide specialist advice to senior leadership.
Promote library services and ensure high-quality customer service.
Undertake collection management and operational duties.
Perform other duties as directed that are within the skills, knowledge, and expectations of the position.
Monitor and address daily operational, OHS, and facility-related issues.
Use current and new technologies to enhance delivery of services.
Act as Senior on Duty or supervise staff as required.
What you need to succeed:

Tertiary qualifications in information management or related discipline, or relevant work experience.
Skills and or experience in developing and delivering specialised activities and events such as STEAM, videogames and boardgames, environment and sustainability, heritage, writing and publishing, art and music, or business and innovation.
High-level computer skills and interest in relevant technologies.
Strong communication, customer focus, and problem-solving abilities.
Why you should apply:

This role presents a unique opportunity to be bold and innovative in shaping the future of community engagement through specialized 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 selection criteria to be addressed in a separate document. The position description can be accessed below.

To find out more about the role, please contact Joyce Halwenge, Coordinator Service Development, at jhalwenge@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au or ++32 1315.

Applications will be accepted until 11:30pm, Wednesday, 11 September 2024.

Pre-Employment Requirements

Progressed candidates will be required to complete a National Police Check, a Pre-Employment Medical 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!

And we provide an employee assistance program, as well as wellbeing programs for staff including Yoga and Pilates classes, walking clubs and more.

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.