Woollahra Municipal Council

Library Community Engagement Officer – Youth Programs

• $82,629.15 - $102,542.04 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (pro rata)
• Permanent part time – 14 hours per week, starting in February 2025
• Based at Woollahra Library at Double Bay

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

About the role

Woollahra Libraries have an exciting permanent part-time opportunity for a tech-savvy and customer focused Youth Community Engagement Officer to join the team and make a valuable contribution to the needs of our community. This position is to commence in February 2025.

The Youth Community Engagement Officer will work collaboratively with the library programs and events team and enjoy designing and delivering, creative and high quality library programs. The position is also responsible for delivering customer service to library customers and assisting in the efficient operation of the Libraries.

About you

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic team member who demonstrates a can-do attitude. In addition, the successful applicant will have previous experience working in a similar role with the ability to engage youth in creative technology and STEM activities.

With a passion for connecting with the community, you will have:

• Minimum of a Library Technician Diploma from TAFE or University Information Studies or Information and Knowledge Management (or relevant qualification or experience).
• Demonstrated experience in the development, promotion, delivery and review of community engagement and/ or learning programs for youth aged between 12 – 20 years.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous self-improvement as well as a positive approach to change, flexibility and adaptability in the work environment.
• An enthusiastic and engaging approach to providing excellent customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to work both as a team member and independently, with proven time management and organisational skills.
• Experience and/or willingness to use various technologies to run youth programs and events (e.g. video editing and Zoom).
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise, consult and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Competency in all MS office applications including word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher.
• Well-developed knowledge and skills in technology with the ability to engage youth in creative technology and STEM activities.
• Current Working with Children Check.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to EEO and WH&S principles.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake the physical requirements of the position as outlined in section Eight (8) of the position description.

What’s in it for you?

We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.

We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.

Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:

• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
• Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service,
• Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
• High quality training and development opportunities

How to Apply:

• Apply on line by clicking the link below.
• You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria. Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered. 
• If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.
• For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
• For further information about the role, please contact Sarah Sproule – Team Leader Library Events and Programs on 9391 7932

CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm on Sunday, 01 December 2024

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers. As of 1st December 2021, new employees must be fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and provide evidence seven days prior to commencement.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.  

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.