Our Libraries are vibrant and busy community spaces where community members have the opportunity to:

• build skills
• learn new things
• participate in community life
• find something to read
• use a computer
• participate in programs for kids including storytimes and kids zone
• programs for adults including computer classes, learning English, sip and stitch and much much more.

The successful candidate will be able to bring to our community a high level of enthusiasm, energy, resilience and an ability to adapt to change

The best candidate:

• has a youth work degree and experience in working with young people
• can demonstrate skills in working well with others and able to take on a leadership role as required
• has a positive attitude towards diversity and understands the needs of a diverse community
• is welcoming, engaging and approachable
• has an understanding of self through self-awareness and strong emotional intelligence
• is flexible, adaptable
• is able to communicate effectively and making things easier for customers and the team
• has a willingness to learn and a can do attitude
• demonstrates initiative, enthusiasm and energy
• has strong negotiation skills and able to de-escalate issue and is resilient
• has the ability to deliver programs to a range of age groups
• is able to multi task and work in a busy energetic  environment

 You will be required to work a minimum of one late shift per week and one Saturday each four weeks

This is a great opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic candidate with the right skills to join our team in delivering responsive and engaging customer service and programs in a public library.

Hours are spread across 2.5 days and include a late shift to 8pm and an additional Saturday each 4 weeks. Staff can be required to work at any of our library locations.

Fluency in a language other than English is desirable. Successful candidates must be able to assist customers from a range of cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Applicants must provide a covering letter, resume and a response to the key selection criteria that are listed on the last page of the position description. All successful candidates must have a working with Children Check and undertake a Police check.

For further information contact Jane McKellar – Library Services Coordinator - on 9249 4296

Brimbank City Council embraces our diverse community and work environment and encourages applications from everyone including people of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander background, people of diverse sexual orientation and gender, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people of varied age, ability, and faith. Council will give due consideration to any workplace adjustments to accommodate the needs of any prospective or existing staff member