Librarian/Library Specialist

Maribyrnong City Council; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Maribyrnong City Council is seeking Casual Librarians and Library Specialists to support five branches in Melbourne's inner west. You will assist customers with inquiries, provide reference support and help develop and deliver engaging programs for diverse community groups.

The role emphasizes welcoming service, digital literacy support and flexible hours across Footscray, West Footscray, Yarraville, Braybrook and Maribyrnong libraries. A great fit for community-minded library professionals.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualification with eligibility for associate membership to ALIA.
• Demonstrated customer service experience in a library environment.
• Experience in development, planning, delivery and evaluation of high-quality, engaging programs.
• Skills in using collections and online resources to support reference and information services.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence.
• Working with Children Check.
• No relevant criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming, knowledgeable customer, information and reader advisory in branches, online and across services.
• Undertake admin tasks to support day-to-day operations and record statistics.
• Identify programs that respond to community needs and contribute to program design.
• Deliver library programs as required.
• Contribute to an effective Library Service and stay updated on library trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide digital and technical support to build customer digital literacy.
• When required, act as shift lead and support rostered staff.

Skills

Customer service

Reader advisory

Digital literacy

Reference services

Program delivery

Driver's licence

Education

Library qualification

ALIA eligibility

Tools

Online catalog

Job description

About Us

At Maribyrnong City Council, we are committed to creating a connected, inclusive and thriving community where people feel proud to live, work and visit. Located in Melbourne's vibrant inner west, Maribyrnong is one of Victoria's fastest growing municipalities, celebrated for its diversity, creativity and strong sense of community. We are passionate about delivering innovative services and opportunities that support our residents, businesses and visitors now and into the future.

The Opportunity

• Are you a librarian or Library Specialist who enjoys connecting people with information, reading, and community?
• Do you bring strong customer service skills and confidence supporting a wide range of library users?
• Are you interested in contributing to engaging programs and services?

Looking for a flexible, rewarding casual role? Maribyrnong Libraries is seeking Casual Librarians and Library Specialists to join our teams across five branches: Footscray, West Footscray, Yarraville, Braybrook, and Maribyrnong. We are seeking team members who will provide welcoming, knowledgeable customer service and support the delivery of high-quality library programs and services. The role includes assisting customers with enquiries, providing reference support, and contributing to the development and delivery of programs and activities as needed.

Reporting to the Team Leader - Customer Experience, this role will work to support daily service delivery, assist with program implementation, and help create an inclusive and engaging library environment for the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming, knowledgeable customer, information and reader advisory in branches, online and across all services.
• Undertake administrative tasks to support day to day operations including recording statistics, collection maintenance and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for staff and visitors.
• Identify programs that respond to the needs of the community and contribute to program design and planning as required.
• Deliver library programs as required.
• Contribute to an effective Library Service through seeking and sharing accurate and relevant information, keeping up to date with emerging library trends, identifying opportunities for improvement and positively contributing to workplace culture and change.
• Provide digital and technical support, with a focus on building customer digital literacy.
• When required, assume the role of shift lead; supporting rostered staff in the prioritisation of operational tasks, issue resolution and liaising with Council staff

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification, with eligibility for associate membership to ALIA
• Demonstrated customer service experience in a library environment.
• Demonstrated experience in the development, planning, delivery and evaluation of high quality, engaging programs for targeted library audiences
• Skills and confidence using collections and online resources to support high-quality reference and information services.
• Current Victorian Driver's Licence
• Valid Working with Children Check
• No relevant criminal record found in a police check.

Why Choose Maribyrnong?

• Engage in a meaningful role within a Values driven organisation;
• Work across many functions in a friendly, supportive and professional multidisciplinary team;
• Be part of a flexible and inclusive work environment;

Enquiries: Should you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Christy Longhurst, Team Leader Customer Experience on (03) 9688 0*** for a confidential discussion.

Closing Date: Friday 9 October 2026 - 10pm.

Maribyrnong City Council (Council) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people and to operating in a manner that complies with its obligations under the Child Wellbeing and Safety Act 2005 and the Victorian Child Safe Standards. Council promotes an organisational culture that embeds within it child safe practices and expects its staff to perform their roles and engage with the community in a manner that is consistent with its child safe practices. To guide expected standards of child safe behaviours of all staff, Council has a Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy.

As part of the appointment process, Council may undertake appropriate child safety pre-screening checks of candidates in accordance with Council Child Safety policies and procedures where appropriate. This may include asking child safety-related questions during interview, conducting relevant checks of the candidate's prior contact with children in employment and/or requiring proof of a valid Working With Children Check prior to commencement.

Council welcomes applications from all interested candidates including from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities. Council's recruitment process will be reasonably adapted to ensure all candidates have equitable access to Council's recruitment process and job opportunities.