Access & Inclusion Library Officer

About the Role

The Access and Inclusion Officer leads the customer service staff at the Horsham branch in providing accessible and inclusive library products, services and spaces. Working in partnership with the Collections Officer and Programs and Engagement Officer, these Seniors on Duty collaborate to develop collections, services, spaces, programs and events which meet the needs of the community, each Officer contributing their specialised portfolio expertise, and mentoring customer service staff as required.

About You

A graduate diploma or degree in Librarianship or Information Management and eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) is desirable. Knowledge of access and inclusion principles related to public library programming spaces and collections is required.

About the Region

Horsham Rural City Council is a vibrant municipality located approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. The majority of its 19,880 residents are located in Horsham, a hub for health care, niche retail, education and schooling, community services, arts, sports and culture.

The region is a significant producer of dryland, broad-acre cereals and agriculture is one of the region's main industries. There is an abundance of wide-open space, small populations and diverse natural assets, including recreational lakes, wetlands, the Wimmera River, Mount Arapiles and nearby Grampians National Park.

About the Benefits

• Band 5 ($73,418 - $83,758 per annum, based on full-time)
• Permanent Part-time (0.68EFT)
• Flexible working arrangements available

For a confidential conversation, please contact Coordinator Wimmera Libraries, Sarah Wiesner on 0477 383 754.

For more information, please see the Position Description.