Senior Library Officer
Temporary Part Time - 20 hours per week until 3 August 2026
Location – Morwell Library
Salary Band 4 plus Library Allowance: $40.44 per hour plus 12% superannuation
Department: Active and Connected Communities
We are seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Senior Library Officer who enjoys engaging with a wide range of people in a supportive learning environment.
About the role
You will be responsible for actively driving improvements to Latrobe City Libraries to enhance service delivery and benefit the community and provide a fun, inclusive and constructive learning environment for visitors to our library through the presentation of a number of programs.
About You
For this position, we are seeking an individual with experience providing proactive customer service within a community library environment. You will work as a team in the effective day-to-day operations, planning and facilitation of programs and events within Latrobe Library Services.
You will have:
- Relevant TAFE Certificate, Degree or Diploma of Library / Information Services or equivalent qualification as recognised by ALIA (Australian Library and Information Association), currently be enrolled in or agree to undertake relevant certification.
- High level of knowledge in respect to processes, procedures, implementation and delivery of a diverse range of library services and programs.
- Demonstrated experience in the development, delivery and support of quality Library programs that support lifelong learning, literacy and social inclusion
- Demonstrated commitment to working in a collaborative manner as a part of professional library team.
- Strong digital literacy skills, including the use of library management systems, online resources and databases.
- Ability to work positively within a dynamic team environment.
All successful applicants are required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check.
Go Further at Latrobe City Council
A career with us begins with a desire to empower and make positive change within our Latrobe City Community. At council you will get stuck into interesting work and experience growth as you see the impact you make unfold right in front of you.
Why work for us?
At Latrobe City Council we are an equal opportunity employer who invests heavily in our employees.
We offer a range of training and Personal Development opportunities including a Structured Leadership Development Program and study assistance.
At LCC you will enjoy flexible working options, we offer benefits such as salary packaging and access to our health and wellbeing programs.
We want you to join our team and provide the best services possible for a fast-growing regional municipality in the heart of Gippsland.
To apply
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Applications will close at 11.59 PM on Sunday 7 June 2026
For more information contact Narelle Murdoch, Team Leader Customer Experience & Libraries on 0427 012 680 for a confidential discussion.
Child Safe Organisation
Latrobe City Council has a zero tolerance to any form of child abuse and is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children. We create and maintain a child safe organisation where protecting children and preventing and responding to child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees, volunteers and contractors. Our recruitment practices reflect this.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Latrobe City Council we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality services to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.
At Latrobe City Council we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. Council's Indigenous Employment Program is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted at [email protected] or by calling 1300 367 700.
We at Latrobe City Council strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles. If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the Careers team via email at [email protected] or call 5128 6113 noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
Latrobe City Council is an equal opportunity employer and works in the interest of the safety of children and young people. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.
