Children & Youth Services Librarian - Melbourne, Australia - City of Melbourne

City of Melbourne

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Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Description

Employee discounts program / Optional ADO's available:

Contract until 29 September 2023:

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$82,099 plus 10.5% Superannuation
We are the City of Melbourne, a City of possibility and place to be bold and inspirational.

We are rapidly transforming to meet the evolving challenges faced by a global city.

With a vision of being a leading organisation for a leading capital city, our mission is to create positive impact for our community.

Each day, we work with passion and purpose so that together we achieve incredible things.

Together we

Make the Difference

How this position will Make the Difference to City of Melbourne

The role of the Children and Youth Services Librarian is to provide high quality library service and programming for children, youth and their families and the community.

The position is required to:

Provide excellent customer service to all library users.
Identify, develop and deliver literacy programs and services for children and young people.
Develop and deliver outreach programs and services to support access to relevant library services.
Support the planning and delivery of children's and young people library collections.

What you will bring

Ability to demonstrate and display City of Melbourne Values accountability, integrity, courage, respect for self and others, and striving for excellence.
Eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and/ or other relevant qualification.
Proven experience in the delivery of customer service excellence.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities within a high volume environment, deliver on individual work timetable and work effectively and collaboratively in crossfunctional teams.
Demonstrated understanding of community development principles, with experience in the provision of children and young people's literacy related programs and services
Ability to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and efficiently manage high volume level of public interactions.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use library online resources, computer equipment, mobile devices, and emerging technologies, with the ability to problem solve information technology issues
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with high level literacy, numeracy, information retrieval and technology skills in addition to strong presentation skills with an emphasis on public engagement.
Ability to deal with difficult situations, resolve problems and diffuse potential conflict.

By joining us, you will become part of a remarkable team who work in a constructive and inclusive culture to shape the future of this city.

Together, we champion difference, celebrate achievement and recognise positive impact.

To view the physical requirements of this position, please see below under

Position Information.

How to apply
- attach your resume
- attach a separate cover letter (no more than two pages)

Please address your covering letter to
Bernadine Nolen - Library Branch & Children's Services TL
Applications will be accepted up until

11:45pm, Tuesday 2nd May 2023
For further information about the position, please refer to the position description attached, or by contacting

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