Library Team Lead - Part-Time, Community Programs

Wellington Shire Council; Yarram; Sur place; AUD 77 000 - 88 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Wellington Shire Council seeks a Senior Library Officer to lead the day-to-day operations of Yarram Library until October 2027, 0.8 EFT.

Set in the Yarram Hub, the library provides a welcoming space; you will supervise staff, manage rosters, deliver Storytime and community programs, assist customers with resources and technology, and help maintain collections while building strong community connections.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising staff and coordinating work in a library, community service or similar customer-focused environment.
• Strong organisational skills, including experience preparing rosters and prioritising tasks.
• Supportive leadership style with coaching, feedback and practical assistance.
• Confidence engaging children, families and community through library programs and activities.
• Excellent customer service, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Genuine interest in literacy, lifelong learning and community connection.
• Confidence helping people access technology and digital resources, with MS 365 skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain ALIA-accredited library qualification and be eligible for a Working with Children Check and National Police Check.
• Current Victorian driver licence; First Aid and CPR are desirable.

Responsabilités

• Supervise day-to-day operation of Yarram Library, coordinating staff, workloads and branch priorities.
• Prepare and manage rosters, arrange relief coverage and respond flexibly when staffing needs change.
• Lead, coach and support staff, volunteers and placement students to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
• Provide friendly and professional frontline service, assisting library users with information, resources, technology and library services.
• Deliver engaging community programs and activities that encourage literacy, learning and participation, including weekly Storytime sessions.
• Respond to enquiries, complaints and incidents in line with Council policies and procedures.
• Support collection maintenance, branch presentation, marketing and engagement activities, and the coordination of home library services.
• Build positive relationships with library users, community groups and colleagues while ensuring the branch remains welcoming, safe and well organized.

Connaissances

Staff supervision

Rostering

Customer service

Storytime programs

Leadership

Communication

Digital literacy

Driver license

Problem solving

Microsoft 365

Formation

ALIA-accredited library qualification

Outils

Library management software

Description du poste

Wellington Shire Council seeks a Senior Library Officer to lead the day-to-day operations of Yarram Library until October 2027, 0.8 EFT.

Set in the Yarram Hub, the library provides a welcoming space; you will supervise staff, manage rosters, deliver Storytime and community programs, assist customers with resources and technology, and help maintain collections while building strong community connections.