Description:
- An exciting opportunity where you will make a difference in the community through exceptional library services
- Permanent part-time opportunity (28 hours per week)
- $83,741 - $94,253 (dependent on skills & experience) + 11% Superannuation
About City of Melbourne
Situated on the traditional lands of the Bunurong Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung peoples of the Kulin nation, Melbourne has long been considered one of the world's most liveable and prosperous cities and a thriving, successful example of multiculturalism and diversity. At the heart of this is the City of Melbourne, a proud organisation positioned to excel as a leading capital city by delivering what matters most to those who work, live, study, visit and invest here.
We are the City Of Melbourne, a place to be bold and inspirational.
About the Role:
We're currently looking for an enthusiastic Operations Librarian to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring our library runs smoothly and efficiently. As the Operations Librarian, you'll collaborate closely with the Library Branch and Operations Team Leader to coordinate operations across all service points, guaranteeing seamless customer experiences.
In this role, you will oversee front-line staff to ensure they deliver exceptional customer service, manage customer-related activities, and lead our shelving team to maintain our collection effectively. Additionally, you'll be instrumental in recruiting, on boarding, and training new shelving staff, fostering a supportive and productive work environment.
To view full position description, please see attached document on job application page in "Position Information".
What you will bring to the role:
- Tertiary qualification in appropriate discipline and previous experience in library service operations and people management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and motivate a team
- Ability to manage time, plan, and organise own work effectively, while also adeptly navigating challenging situations to deliver optimal outcomes.
- Ability to display empathy and understanding with all sections of the community, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities.
- Excellent customer service skills and communication skills (written and verbal) with high level literacy, numeracy and technology skills.
- Proven ability to develop and maintain internal and external relationships, partnerships and networks and efficiently manage high volume interactions.
What we can offer you at City of Melbourne
- Attractive Remuneration & Benefits: Excellent pay package with a range of exciting benefits. Flexible working, salary packaging, excellent leave entitlements; including 20 Weeks paid parental leave, study assistance & great corporate discounts through our CoM Unity Employee Benefits program.
- Career Progression: Career development support and opportunities to learn new skills within a creative and exciting environment
- Permanent Part Time Opportunity: Permanent part time opportunity based in one of our beautiful Melbourne CBD libraries.
- Work-Life Balance and Hybrid Working: At the City of Melbourne, we champion work-life balance; flexible work options, and explore alternative work arrangements, including ADO options.
- Vibrant and Ambitious Team: A collaborative team of passionate people who are dedicated to shaping the future of Melbourne for visitors and residents.
How to apply…
If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role where you can make a real impact, join us at the City of Melbourne and help shape the future of our library services.
As part of the online application form you are required to:
- Attach your resume
- Attach a cover letter outlining 'What you will bring to the Role' (no more than 2 pages)
Please submit your application encompassing all of the above by 11:45pm Sunday 5th May 2024.
For further information about the position please refer to the position description below or contact Adrian Lloyd - Library Branch and Operations Team Leader, Creative City via email: Adrian.Lloyd@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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For those interested in working with us, the City of Melbourne offers a great range of benefits. If you have any questions, or for more information, please contact careers@melbourne.vic.gov.au
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City of Melbourne is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people regardless of their gender identity and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, disability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community.