Your Library

 

Children's Services Officer

Croydon

Permanent Part Time

Permanent, Part time  – 23.5 hours average per week including 1 in 3 rostered Saturdays (Knox)

Tuesday        8:45am -5:15pm    7.75 hours
Wednesday     8:45am -5:15pm    7.75 hours
Thursday       12noon – 8pm       7.25 hours
Saturday (1 in 3)  9:45am – 12 noon    2.25 hours

 Band 4  Level A-D (Dependent on skills and experience)  $73,281 – $79,619 (Dependent on skills and experience) 

Closing Date: 26/04/2026 11:59 pm

 

About the Role

We’re seeking someone who is enthusiastic, flexible, and love working with children.

As a Children’s Services Officer, you will play a key role in delivering engaging programs and services that inspire a love of reading and learning in children and their families. You’ll be part of a supportive team that values creativity, inclusion, and innovation.

In this role, you will:

* Deliver vibrant and interactive storytime sessions featuring reading, rhyme, music, and movement.
* Plan and support outreach events, festivals, and STEAM-based programs that spark curiosity and creativity.
* Curate and promote children’s collections that reflect the diversity and interests of our communities.
* Build strong partnerships with families, schools, and local organisations to support early literacy.
* Provide exceptional customer service in a welcoming, self-service library environment.
* Act as Officer-in-Charge when required, ensuring smooth branch operations and a safe space for all.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by creating engaging programs and services that inspire a love of reading and learning in children and their families.

We’re seeking someone who is:

* Passionate about early literacy and inspiring children to learn.
* Skilled in program delivery and comfortable engaging with groups of all ages.
* Creative, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities.
* Confident using technology and supporting others to do the same.
*Committed to Your Library’s values of equity, inclusion, and innovation.
* A current Working with Children Check is required (or willingness to obtain).

How to Apply

Email
https://www.yourlibrary.vic.gov.au/careers/

For further information contact: Chantell Harriss chantell.harriss@yourlibrary.vic.gov.au 9800 6414

For the Children Services Officer role your application must include:
* A cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria
* A current resume
* video of you reading a children’s picture book aloud, as if you are reading to a group of children and parents/caregivers at a story time.

We want to make it easy for you to shine! To help all candidates through the application process we’ve put together a simple guide on the Careers Page with tips, steps and what we're looking for.

Your Library reserves its right to exclude from interview applicants if they do not satisfactorily meet the Key Selection Criteria.
Late applications will not be accepted.

Employment Documents:
https://www.plv.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Band-4-Childrens-Services-Officer-July-2025-8.pdf

For all positions see PLV Careers!