Yarra Plenty Regional Library Service
Technician – Reading, Learning & Community
Ivanhoe & Watsonia Library
Permanent Part Time
Roster Details:
Please refer to our website (https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/about-the-library/work-with-yprl/current-vacancies/) for further details relating to the rosters for this position.
Please note that these hours form part of a set roster and shifts are not able to be changed.
Band 4 $40.0008 – 43.1171 per hour + Super
Closing Date: 19/07/2026 11:59 pm
About the Role
Technician – Reading, Learning & Community – POSITION 271
Commencing early to mid August 2026
Specific Engagement
Band 4 ($40.0008 – 43.1171 per hour) + Super
Permanent Part Time
40.75 hours per 4 week roster
Watsonia and Ivanhoe Library
This position includes evening and weekend shifts.
About the Role
Yarra Plenty Regional Library (YPRL) is seeking a permanent part-time Technician, Reading, Learning & Community, currently based at Watsonia Library and Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub, however you may be required to work across other YPRL locations when needed.
This position includes Senior Officer in Charge responsibilities and the delivery of Storytime sessions. Extensive supervisory experience is essential for this position.
As a Technician, you will provide high-quality customer service to library members and the wider community while promoting reading, learning and community engagement. You will be an approachable and effective communicator, with the ability to build positive relationships with customers of all ages, particularly children and their families. If you have experience delivering programs or activities and are passionate about fostering a love of reading, we'd love to hear from you.
About You
In this role, you will:
Respond to a broad range of customer enquiries by utilising library collections, resources, products and services.
Provide high-quality Readers' Advisory services, demonstrating strong reading knowledge and an understanding of customers' interests and needs.
Perform a range of library operations that support customers in a self-service environment, including circulation, collection maintenance and other branch duties.
Deliver exceptional customer service by responding to enquiries, supporting promotional activities, coordinating book groups, assisting with events and displays, and contributing to public participation initiatives that encourage library membership and usage.
Contribute to the achievement of branch and regional objectives by actively participating in planning, team meetings and initiatives that strengthen the library's role as a welcoming place for reading, learning and community connection.
How to Apply
Before applying for this position, applicants should read the Position Description located on our website (https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/about-the-library/work-with-yprl/current-vacancies/)
To submit an application for this role, please prepare a statement addressing a response to the selection criteria, along with your current Resume and apply via Seek.
This position will close on Sunday 19th July at 11.59pm.
Please note that if you do not satisfactorily meet the key selection criteria you may be excluded from interview.
Further Information
For more information on the responsibilities of this role, and for the selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description or contact Barb Armstrong, Branch Manager Watsonia on 9435 2397 or barmstrong@yprl.vic.gov.au or Coralie Kouvelas, Branch Manager Ivanhoe on 9088 3445 or ckouvelas@yprl.vic.gov.au
How to Apply
Via Seek
https://au.seek.com/job/93136925?ref=hirer-jobs-list
For further information contact: Barb Armstrong or Coralie Kouvelas barmstrong@yprl.vic.gov.au or ckouvelas@yprl.vic.gov.au
*Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory National Police Record Check, and Employment Working with Children Check. Applicants must have permanent working rights in Australia to be considered for this position.
Employment Documents:
https://www.plv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Technician-–-Reading-Learning-Community.pdf
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