Temporary Part Time role (20 hours per fortnight plus weekends) - Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays with a minimum of 1 in 8 SundaysPotential for additional hours on Thursday evenings supporting the Libraries After Dark program.Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local GovernmentAbout Merri-bek City CouncilMerri-bek City Council is a progressive council of 175,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our council area sits within the banks of the Merri Creek and the Moonee Ponds Creek, and includes Brunswick, Coburg, Fawkner, Glenroy, Gowanbrae, Hadfield, Oak Park and Pascoe Vale. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, cultural diversity, creative industries and the arts. Our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, social justice, community wellbeing, and creating great places.Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engaging and supporting the Merri-bek community. Our organisational vision is to be one team, brave and diverse, making a difference.We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance.About the roleMerri-bek Libraries is a responsive and agile library service. Currently, we are seeking a Customer Services Librarian to join our Glenroy Library team in providing high quality customer service.In performing this role some of your key responsibilities will be to engage with our diverse community to provide excellent customer service. Provide technology help to library users. Supervise, support and train members of the library team as required. Assist with library initiatives that bridge the digital divide. Assist with library events and activities.Skills and experience required to perform the roleTeamwork, supervisory and communication skillsDemonstrable problem-solving skills and ability to defuse conflictAbility to lead, motivate and coach staff to achieve team goals and objectivesFluency in a community language is desirableEligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)A current Working with Children CheckWhat the role can offerExtensive opportunities for training & career developmentSalary sacrifice optionsA real sense of work-life balance & flexible work optionsEmployer-supported study assistance schemesFurther support offered for our staffUp to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leavePurchase leaveCeremonial leaveGender affirmation leaveFamily violence leaveFor further information about this position please contact Rita Hardy - Acting Library Coordinator Customer Service and Programs on (03) 8311 4111 or rhardy@merri-bek.vic.gov.auApplications close: 11:30pm, Monday, 3 February 2025.*in the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date.Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence and WWCC. Please have this ready when completing your application.How to applyPlease fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents.*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation.Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council.Our CommitmentIn May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone.Privacy AcknowledgmentMerri-bek City Council's recruitment system, medical, police check, reference checking and onboarding processes are hosted by external service providers who also recognise the importance of privacy. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge that your personal information will be hosted by these external service providers unless you request us not to do so.Personal and or health information collected by Council is used for municipal purposes as specified in the Local Government Act 2020. The personal and or health information will be used by Council for these purposes and or related purposes. Council may disclose this information to other organisations if authorised or required by legislation.AcknowledgementBy submitting this application, I declare that to the best of my knowledge, the information supplied in this application (including accompanying documents) are true and correct. I understand that if any false or deliberately misleading information is given, or any relevant material withheld, my application will not be progressed, or if I am employed, my employment may be terminated at the discretion of Council.Consent to Contact RefereesI understand that a representative of Merri-bek will contact me to gain my permission to contact any listed referee's before conducting a reference.Preliminary Health DeclarationAll applicants are required to complete a Preliminary Health Declaration as part of the application process. Merri-bek City Council advises that failure to disclose any pre-existing or past relevant physical restrictions, injury or condition, suffered by you which may affect your ability to fulfil inherent requirements of the position(s) applied for may result in you being disentitled to claim compensation.Council requires all staff to be vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide evidence of this as part of this application. Please note: If you are short listed for an interview, you will be required to present your vaccination certificate for sighting.Working With Children ChecksMerri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and providing environments that are safe for children and young people. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and harm. If the role you are applying for requires a Working with Children Check, you will be required to upload a copy of this document as part of your application.Qualifications/LicencesEvidence of relevant qualifications and/or licences as required for the position you are applying for will need to be uploaded as part of your application.Yes I agree to the privacy statement *
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