Merri-bek Libraries
Library Technician Collection Maintenance/Administration
Brunswick and Campbell Turnbull Libraries
Permanent Full Time
Band 4 $77K – $82K per annum + Super
Closing Date: 03/09/2025 11:30 pm
About the Role
ABOUT THE ROLE:
An exciting opportunity has become available to join Merri-bek Libraries. This is a permanent full-time role working across our libraries based in Brunswick and Brunswick West.
The Library Technician (Collection Maintenance/Administration) role is responsible for providing high-quality customer service and targeted library and information services to our diverse community. This role includes digital literacy assistance and other library initiatives to bridge the digital divide, assistance with library events and activities, providing collection maintenance and assisting with acquisition of library materials, monitoring and facilitating meeting room bookings and shift supervision of library officers when the most senior staff member available.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE ROLE:
Good teamwork skills
Good communication, digital literacy and time management skills
Good supervisory skills
Excellence in service provision to all sections of the community
Ability to deal with difficult situations
Demonstrated experience in basic administration
Demonstrated understanding of Child safety and wellbeing requirements and how this applies in the public library setting.
Diploma of Library and Information Services (Library Technician) or equivalent relevant experience
A current Working with Children Check
WHAT THE ROLE CAN OFFER:
Fortnightly RDO
Extensive opportunities for training & career development
Salary sacrifice options
A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
Employer-supported study assistance schemes
Wellness programs
FURTHER SUPPORT OFFERED TO OUR STAFF:
Up to 20 weeks primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
Purchase leave
Ceremonial leave
Gender affirmation leave
Family violence leave
How to Apply
Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents. *Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council. Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email. *In the case that we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advertisement before the current closing date. Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is a Child Safe organisation. Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture. We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council. For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Danni Jovanovic, Recruitment Business Partner on [email protected]
https://applynow.net.au/jobs/MER396-library-technician-collection-maintenance-administration-brunswick
For further information contact: Narelle Stute [email protected] 9353 4010
OUR COMMITMENT:
In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.
Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse. We believe children and young people have the right to be and feel safe and that their safety and wellbeing is the responsibility of everyone. You can read more about our Child Safety Commitment Statement on our website.
Employment Documents:
https://www.plv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Library-Services-position-descriptions-654-band-4-Library-Technician-Administration-Collection-Maintenance.pdf
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