- Libraries, Arts and Culture
- Casual
- Part-time
- Closing on: Jul 27 2025
- Connect the community to knowledge, stories, and lifelong learning
- Part time permanent position
- Casual role is also available
- $35.97 - $38.24 per hour (dependent on experience) + superannuation for the part time role
- $44.96 - $47.81 per hour including casual loading (dependent on experience) + superannuation for the casual role
About the role
As a Library Officer, you will help maximise community use and appreciation of Glen Eira’s libraries by delivering courteous, responsive customer service. As part of a team, you will engage with visitors to create a positive, inclusive library experience.
Other responsibilities include:
- Deliver excellent and friendly customer focused service by providing prompt and courteous attention to customers in a self-serve environment
- Participate in storytime and babytime sessions (for the part time role)
- Assist patrons with the use of self-serve kiosks, WiFi, and print management system as well as basic computer help
- Work weekdays, evenings and weekends and at any branch of Glen Eira Libraries according to a roster
- Accurately shelve, shelf-read and display collections to ensure that library materials are accessible and attractive to library customers at all times
About you
You are approachable, service-focused, and passionate about helping others access library services and resources. With strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset, you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy supporting a diverse community of library users. An interest in supporting storytime activities for children would be appreciated.
The following is also required:
- Significant customer service skills
- Information technology skills and experience with a range of IT and software tools
- Current Victorian driver’s license
Not meeting all the requirements for this role? We value diverse experiences for positive community outcomes. If you're excited about the position but don't perfectly align with the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.
Pre-employment checks
Progressed candidates must undergo pre-employment screening as a standard procedure which will include Employee Working with Children Check, New National Police Record Check, Preemployment medical assessment and Evidence of right to work in Australia.
Pre-employment checks are not used by Glen Eira City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
Apply NOW!
All applications must be submitted online by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. As part of your application, you will need to:
- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter (no more than one page)
Closing date: 27 July 2025 at 11.55pm
For further information or a confidential discussion please contact Linda Chandler, Coordinator Library Operations on 9524 3618 or email [email protected]
What’s on offer
We have a great culture that is valued by all our staff. Teamwork, collaboration and innovation are a key focus at Glen Eira City Council. We will offer you:
- Flexible work options
- A supportive and collaborative team environment where your ideas are welcomed
- Access to paid training and participation in Council’s Learning and Development programs
- Reward and recognition programs and Comprehensive leave entitlements
- Corporate gym memberships at Glen Eira Leisure
Working at Glen Eira City Council
The City of Glen Eira is a dynamic municipality located within the southeast metropolitan region of Melbourne, approximately 10 kilometres from the CBD. Council provides a range of services to over 155,000 residents from more than 160 cultural backgrounds and over 16,000 businesses.
Glen Eira City Council is a collaborative, values-based organisation that strives for innovation. Our 1,370 employees bring their diverse backgrounds and varied experiences and perspectives to an inclusive and flexible work environment, creating a unique and vibrant culture that is representative of the municipality it services.
Recognised as an Employer of Choice, we seek people who share our community focused values and have a desire to create positive local impact.
Glen Eira City Council prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation. As a Council, we are committed to:
- Providing a diverse and inclusive workplace that values the safety and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as all our employees.
- Receiving applications from people of all diverse abilities, skills, languages, cultures and backgrounds including: people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.
- Reconciliation and supporting the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander aspirations.
If you are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and require advice and support with the recruitment process, contact our Aboriginal Community Officer on [email protected]
We value the knowledge, skills and talents that all people can share with our workforce and community.
