• Band 5: $67,364 (pro rata) plus 9.5% Super
• 6 months term position, part -time (28 hours per week)
• Work across five branches of the Port Phillip Library Service

About the Organisation

The City of Port Phillip is an inner-city council with around 1000 employees who deliver more than 100 programs and services to our residents, businesses and visitors. These range from childcare and immunisations, to libraries, management of parks and open space, rubbish collection, road maintenance and more.  

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a library team leader to provide team leadership, support new initiatives and contribute to quality service and program delivery at the Port Phillip Library Service, within the Cultural and Economic Development Department.

This is a maximum-term position for six months and will suit a person who is resilient, energetic and flexible, with enthusiasm for working with our library users in a lively team environment, and who has the proven skills and experience in leading high-functioning customer service teams.

Note: Rostered weekends and a weekly evening shift.

Skills and Experience

• Enthusiastic about connecting with children, young people and parents/carers as part of a dynamic children’s and youth team across the five branches of the Port Phillip Library Service.
• A relevant professional qualification or equivalent proven experience.
• Familiarity with the development of children’s and teen collections, including emerging digital resources, the design and the running of programs, reader development and the delivery of services for children, young people and parents/carers.

Culture

People enjoy working at the City of Port Phillip because we are a welcoming, healthy and inclusive workplace.  We offer a vibrant and diverse work environment where our employees can develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.

Benefits

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Training and development opportunities, study assistance, flexible working conditions, paid parental leave, an active social club, a health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

How to Apply

Click APPLY. Further information can be obtained by contacting Amanda Wilson on 9209 6643 and/or Meg Smith 9209 6645

All applicants must provide a Cover Letter in response to the key selection criteria which is located on the last page of the position description. The Cover Letter should be no longer than 2 pages and include each heading in the Key Selection Criteria.

Applications close midnight Friday 29th November 2019

Applicants will be required to undergo a ‘Working with Children” check.

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued.

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Gia Tran (HR Business Partner) on 0466 859 533 or email: helppc@portphillip.vic.gov.au

City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation, so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.