Library Officer - Heyfield
Position No. 162
Part Time ongoing (0.63 EFT)
44 hours per fortnight including after hours and Saturdays on a rotational system.
Band 4 $72,010 - $75,577 pro rata per annum, plus 12% statutory superannuation
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an important community service and be part of a dedicated and supportive team.
In this varied role, you'll deliver high-quality customer service and community programs, maintain collections and oversee day-to-day library operations, helping deliver a welcoming and engaging library experience.
As part of the team, you'll participate in a roster system that includes regular Saturday shifts and occasional work outside normal business hours.
This position is primarily based at Heyfield Library but may be required to work across other Wellington Shire library facilities as needed.
If you've got great initiative, are passionate about libraries, and thrive in customer-focused environments, we'd love to hear from you.
In this role, you will
- Provide friendly and professional customer service, assisting library users with information, resources, technology and library services.
- Support day-to-day library operations, including memberships, loans, returns, reservations, shelving and collection presentation.
- Deliver a range of engaging community programs and activities with enthusiasm, to actively encourage learning, literacy and community participation. This includes weekly Storytime sessions.
- Assist with the maintenance and development of library collections, including processing new items and providing collection recommendations.
- Promote library services and support users to confidently access digital resources, technology and online information.
- Undertake administrative tasks that support library operations, collections, programming and community engagement activities.
- Contribute to a welcoming, inclusive and well-presented library environment.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, community groups and library users to create positive library experiences and deliver service outcomes.
About You
You are passionate about the role libraries play in supporting literacy, lifelong learning and community connection. You bring experience in library services or a similar customer-focused environment and enjoy helping people access information, resources and technology.
You will bring:
- Experience working in library services, with an understanding of library systems, processes and customer service delivery.
- Confidence and enthusiasm to engage children, families and community members through library programs and activities, including Storytime.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assist a diverse range of library users.
- A genuine interest in literacy, learning and community connection.
- Confidence supporting people to access technology, digital resources and online services.
- Well-developed organisational skills and the ability to manage a variety of tasks and priorities.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute across customer service, collections, programs and library operations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and the ability to learn and use library management systems.
Why Wellington?
Here at Wellington Shire Council, we have a strong commitment to create a workplace culture that is collaborative, provides work-life flexibility and encourages opportunities for growth and development. We take pride in providing a supportive workplace with great career opportunities for our employees.
Every person at Wellington Shire Council brings their own unique experiences, perspectives and talents to help contribute to our vision of “Happy people, healthy environment and thriving communities”. As one of the largest employers in the region we have a diverse workforce of more than 500 staff who are based throughout the municipality, and we all work together as a team to make a positive impact in our community.
We use award-winning technologies to seek and implement innovative improvements across the organisation. We work hard to position ourselves as a leader in local government, continuously improving our diverse range of services for the betterment of our community.
We offer a rewarding culture of innovation, flexibility and continued learning in a collaborative, supportive environment.
Wellington Shire Council is committed to upholding the Child Safe Standards and associated legislative requirements.
Wellington Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We promote the principles of merit and fairness, and encourage applications from people of different backgrounds, abilities, ages, genders and/or sexual orientations and gender identities.
Wellington Shire Council takes climate change and sustainability seriously and is looking to respond proactively and positively to the challenges ahead.
About Wellington
Wellington Shire Council is located in the Gippsland region of the state of Victoria, Australia and is approximately two hours east of Melbourne by road or rail. Many of us dream of a simpler lifestyle, with wide open spaces and no traffic jams. In The Middle of Everywhere, we live that enviable lifestyle every day.
In Wellington Shire you will find a wide range of beautiful environments to explore, with our pristine beaches, picturesque mountain ranges, temperate rainforests, wetlands and plenty of diverse, contrasting spaces to take your breath away.
Whether it’s a stroll along the iconic Ninety Mile Beach, a canoe down the Macalister River or a bush walk through the Alpine National Park, there’s plenty to keep you busy in The Middle of Everywhere! Home to a range of tight-knit communities, you’ll quickly find yourself right at home with the wonderful people that make these towns so special.
From our lively restaurant and café culture to the very best in local produce, you’ll never be short of Sunday brunch ideas and places to try! Eat. Drink. Gippsland Guide | Visit Gippsland
Visithttps://themiddleofeverywhere.com.au/ to find out why the Wellington Shire is a great place to live and work.
How to Apply:
Click on Apply Now and attach your current resume. If what you read resonates with your values, experience, and career aspirations then we want to hear from you. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity, apply today!
You will need to apply by 11.59pm Sunday 6 September 2026.
