Kingston Libraries

 

Librarian

All Kingston Libraries sites, as required

Casual Casual
Library Band 5A $45.83 per hour, plus 25% casual loading, plus superannuation

Closing Date: 10/08/2026 11:59 pm

 

About the Role

Kingston City Council is seeking qualified librarians to join the Kingston Libraries team in a casual capacity. If you are a positive, self-motivated librarian with a strong customer focus and you enjoy working with people in a busy customer service environment, this is an ideal opportunity. You will have exceptional interpersonal skills, and a passion to be part of a community focused library service. This role works across all 8 library sites, including weekdays, evenings and weekends. You may be required to move from site to site during shifts. There are no guaranteed hours of work with this role. High levels of availability and flexibility are an advantage (particularly Mondays and Tuesdays). New graduates are welcome to apply.

What you’ll deliver:

As a Librarian at Kingston Libraries, your role is to:

* Represent Kingston Libraries as the face of our library service and perform duties in a manner that exceeds expectations of both customers and the team
* Perform customer service duties including reader advisory, digital literacy, technology support, collection management and program delivery in a busy and diverse public library service
* Supervise and guide staff as ‘Senior on Duty’, including being the point of escalation as required
* Undertake rostered customer service shifts in a team environment across all library sites, including weekdays, weekends and evenings
* Actively promote and support services, events and programs that contribute to literacy and digital literacy development, and social connection across the library service

Your Skills and Experience:

* A tertiary qualification in library and information studies (making you eligible for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association) – Masters/Degree/Graduate Diploma
* Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
* Demonstrated skills in supporting reader advisory and digital literacy
* Confidence to use and explore a variety of technology in the library
* Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills
* Experience in delivering or facilitating programs and activities for community members
* Knowledge and experience of working in a team
* The ability to lead and positively influence customers and staff
* A positive, enthusiastic and resilient attitude for working with diverse customers and staff in a front-facing team environment
* The ability to efficiently move between sites as required

How to Apply

Via council website
https://careers.kingston.vic.gov.au/jobs/librarian-parkdale-vic-australia-4205a3d9-b20e-43b2-b161-874a5ec6590c

For further information contact: Shelley Gasperino library@kingston.vic.gov.au 1300 135 668

At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:

* Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
* Salary Packaging
* Purchase leave options
* Career development opportunities
* Study/development assistance
* Discounted gym memberships
* 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
* Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
* Social club events
* Close to Public transport
* Free Onsite parking

Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.

Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.

Employment Documents:
https://www.plv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/PD-Various-Librarian-March-2025.pdf https://www.plv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Job-Task-Analysis-Library-Officer-5.pdf, https://www.plv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Physical-Health-Assessment-Library-Officer-2.pdf

For all positions see PLV Careers!