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Requisition ID 15161 - Posted 15/07/2026 - Job Function (1) - Tenure Status (1) - Employment Status (1)

Children’s and Youth Librarian

• Full time (35 hours per week) fixed term position for 12 months (parental leave replacement)
• Exciting opportunity to join our Children’s and Youth library team
• $ 87,101 - $100,905(Band 5) per annum plus superannuation

We are seeking dynamic librarian to join our Children’s and Youth team with a focus on delivering outstanding library customer service, collections and programs for families and youth. This is a great opportunity within the Boroondara Library Service. Pease note weekend and evening work is required with this role.

A little bit about the role

As a valuable member of the Children’s and Youth library team, this position manages a branch collection and regular programs for families and youth, providing leadership and support to a Children’s and Youth library officer.

A little bit about you

This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic and innovative individual to join a passionate team of storytellers and literacy advocates, committed to providing high quality library and information services to the community.

• A passion for literacy, storytelling and connecting families and youth in our community.
• An understanding of children’s literacy and publishing trends in order to manage diverse and inclusive collections.
• Experience in a library environment, educational or public preferred, and demonstrated customer experience principles.
• Skills in managing time, setting priorities, planning and organising one’s own work.

Employment Requirements

• Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
• Applicants must have a tertiary qualification in library and information science which confers eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
• Applicants must have the ability to lift, push or carry library resources around library buildings (subject to appropriate Occupational Health and Safety regulations).
• Preferred applicants will be required to undergo a National Police Record Check and hold a valid Working with Children Clearance.

How to Apply

Please submit your application online by 11:59pm Thursday 29 July 2026. All applications must be made via the online portal; no applications direct to the hiring manager will be considered.

For any further information please refer to the position description or contact Shiree Monson Wood during business hours on (03) 9278 4663 for a confidential discussion.

If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our Careers Website.

If you want to know more about the benefits of working for the City of Boroondara, please visit our careers website boroondara.vic.gov.au/careers

The City of Boroondara is committed to providing systems that are accessible to as many people as possible. We understand that this portal may not meet the needs of people who rely on Assistive Technology or have other diverse requirements. If you have any difficulty using our recruitment system, please do not hesitate to contact People Culture and Development on (03) 9278 4401 or pcd@boroondara.vic.gov.au to allow us to help in any way we can.

Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers. To ensure equity of access to employment opportunities, Council encourages applications from underrepresented groups including people who are from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from different ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientation and cultural backgrounds. If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance. Council is a child safe organisation and as such, some positions may require the incumbent to hold a Working with Children Check.

Working together

We are currently undertaking an exciting project that will see a transformation in the way we work and the way we serve our customers. Implementation of the Transforming Boroondara Program will provide a customer centric model of service delivery that includes technological innovation, process improvement and business system renewal - we value your input and look forward to our journey ahead.

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