Bayside Council

Children’s and Youth Librarian

Children’s and Youth Librarian

• Permanent Full-Time position 35 Hours per week
• Based at Rockdale Library and outreach across the Bayside Library Network
• Plan and deliver innovative literacy and learning programs and initiatives for children and young people in a collaborative environment
• $95,477 to $106,935 per annum, plus 11.5% superannuation

Our team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

The City Life Directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, children, aged leisure and cultural services.

About the role

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and fostering a love for reading and learning? As the Children’s and Youth Librarian you will have the incredible and rewarding opportunity to create a vibrant and dynamic environment where children and young adults can explore, discover, and grow. You’ll be at the forefront of developing innovative programs and services that captivate young patrons, making the library a hub of creativity, curiosity and community engagement. Join us in shaping the future of our youth by providing them with resources and experience they need to thrive.

Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:

• Work with key stakeholders to deliver library initiatives across the Bayside library network that engage the community and promote our libraries.
• Lead a library team and provide advice and support in the delivery of innovative library services to promote literacy and lifelong learning opportunities.
• Create partnerships to support the development of relevant and timely services, programs, and events for young people and families in the Bayside community across the Bayside library network.
• Plan, coordinate, and support the delivery of programs and events for young people (including early literacy and school holiday programs) to engage them in literacy, learning and recreational activities.
• Develop and implement impact evaluation measures for relevant services to provide advise and enhance the delivery of evidence based, innovative library projects.

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• Tertiary qualifications or working towards tertiary qualifications recognised by the Australian Library and Information Associate.
• A current Working with Children Check Number.
• Current Driver’s Licence Class C and/or willingness to travel between Bayside Library locations.
• Current First Aid certificate relevant to the role or willingness to obtain.
• You will be required to work rostered desk shifts at all libraries in the Bayside library network as required to deliver exceptional customer service.

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:

• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
• Gym membership discounts
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both mums and dads.

Apply now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the position description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. If you have any issues opening the link, please contact us at support.erecruit@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Closing Date: Monday 17 February 2025

Enquiries: Natalie Funston – Senior Specialist Librarian on 0427 977 821 or at natalie.funston@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse, and socially inclusive work environment. This role will require a national criminal check and pre-employment medical check.