Multicultural Storytime Program Officer

City of Wodonga; City of Wodonga; On-site; AUD 43,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Wodonga is seeking a Casual Multicultural Program Officer – Vietnamese Storytime to design and deliver engaging sessions for children and families. You will work with Hyphen Library Gallery to foster inclusion, language development and community participation through stories, songs, rhymes and activities.

The role focuses on delivering Storytime in Vietnamese, building connections with families and services, and contributing to multicultural programming. Applications close soon.

Qualifications

• Fluent Vietnamese language skills (essential).
• Experience working with young children in education, community, library or similar setting.
• Confidence delivering engaging activities to groups of children and families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, reliable and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and build positive community relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging Vietnamese Storytime sessions.
• Plan and facilitate interactive Storytime programs in Vietnamese using stories, songs, rhymes and activities that support children's early literacy, learning and development.
• Build community connections with Vietnamese-speaking families and local services to encourage participation.
• Contribute to multicultural initiatives and outreach across Hyphen services.
• Provide outstanding customer service by welcoming visitors, assisting with enquiries and supporting bookings.
• Support library services by assisting with maintaining collections and daily delivery of library programs.

Skills

Vietnamese

Early childhood

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Community engagement

Job description

Multicultural Program Officer – Vietnamese Storytime

• Casual Position

• $37.86 per hour + casual loading and superannuation

As part of the Hyphen Library Gallery team, you'll design and deliver engaging Vietnamese Storytime sessions that encourage early literacy, language development and community participation. Through storytelling, songs, rhymes and creative activities, you'll create welcoming experiences for children and caregivers while supporting Hyphen's commitment to inclusion, lifelong learning and cultural diversity.

Key aspects of the role:

• Deliver engaging Vietnamese Storytime sessions
  Plan and facilitate interactive Storytime programs in Vietnamese using stories, songs, rhymes and activities that support children's early literacy, learning and development.

• Build community connections
  Develop positive relationships with Vietnamese-speaking families, early learning services and community organisations to encourage participation and strengthen community engagement.

• Support multicultural programming
  Contribute to multicultural initiatives and community outreach activities that celebrate cultural diversity and promote inclusive participation across Hyphen services.

• Provide outstanding customer service
  Welcome visitors, assist with library enquiries, support program bookings and contribute to a positive and inclusive customer experience.

• Support library services
  Assist with maintaining library collections and contribute to the day-to-day delivery of quality library services as part of the Hyphen team.

What we're looking for

• Fluent Vietnamese language skills (essential).

• Experience working with young children in an education, community, library or similar setting.

• Confidence delivering engaging activities to groups of children and families.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• A friendly, reliable and customer-focused approach.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and build positive community relationships.

Why join us?

At Wodonga Council, we support your growth and wellbeing with:

• Career Development – Ongoing learning, mentoring and development opportunities.

• Leave Entitlements – Generous leave provisions to support work-life balance.

• Flexible Work Options – Flexible working arrangements where applicable.

• Health & Wellbeing – Access to Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program and other wellbeing initiatives.

Applications close: 11:59pm Sunday 20th September 2026

This position may be filled prior to the closing date if an exceptional applicant is identified.

Enquiries
Library Engagement Coordinator – Meaghan Brown – [phone] [e-mail]