Children and Youth Services Librarian

• Salary Range Band 5 $82,356 to $94,961 pro rata plus 12% super.
• Permanent Part-time (.8 FTE) with rostered evening and weekend shifts as a requirement of this role.
• Work across all library branches and other locations within the City of Port Phillip!

About City of Port Phillip 

We are a vibrant and diverse inner-city council stretching 20kms from South to Port Melbourne along the stunning bay beaches down to Elwood and out to St Kilda East with around 1000 people who all work together to deliver more than 100 programs and services to our engaged community of residents, businesses and visitors. What does that mean? Think, childcare, libraries, parks, recreation, waste rubbish collection, road maintenance, family and youth services, property & assets, city planning & development, customer experience, digital technology, governance, people, culture and safety, and of course South Melbourne Market!  City of Port Phillip has zero tolerance for child abuse and is a committed Child Safe organisation. 

What’s the role all about 

Do you have experience in working in libraries or education? Are you passionate about working with children and young people?

Port Phillip Libraries is seeking a dynamic and innovative Children and Youth Librarian, with experience in delivering high quality programs and services that support learning, creativity and connection. You’ll play an important role in fostering a welcoming and inclusive library service for our diverse community.

1 x part-time (.8 FTE) permanent opportunity.

What you might do 

• Design, deliver and evaluate innovative programs and services for children, youth and their carers that respond to the needs of our community.
• Develop partnerships and community networks that increase learning opportunities for our community.
• Collaborate with the library’s Collections Team to develop diverse and inclusive library collections for children and youth that meet contemporary reading and learning needs.
• Act as shift supervisor during rostered customer service shifts. 

Who we are looking for 

• You are positive and driven with a genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Demonstrated experience in the design and delivery of children and youth programs.
• Demonstrated experience in establishing community partnerships and managing stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing collections for children and youth.  
• Degree or diploma in library and information services, early childhood development or education, or equivalent experience in a library, education or community setting.
• Current Working with Children Check.  

Our work environment  

We love what we do and are all proud to work at the City of Port Phillip. Yes, we are local council, and we are one with vibrancy, passion and ambition who are a welcoming, health conscious, diverse and inclusive. Our Main location at the iconic St Kilda Town Hall offers a heritage and modern open plan hub to work from where people can collaborate and develop both professionally and personally whilst planning and delivering a range of important services and programs to the community.  

Proudly as one we all work together, and grow together, thinking creatively and strategically with courage, integrity, and accountability to put our community first.  

What’s in it for you 

• We offer a workplace which accommodates your working style and needs.
• Be supported and empowered by a leadership team that is community focused, with a strong desire for change and a culture that encourages teamwork and innovation.
• Be supported and empowered to be your best by a passionate leadership team that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Discounted fitness membership with access to over 260+ gyms, pools, group classes and facilities across Melbourne for you and your family!
• Our work hubs are located close to our very own Child Care centres making accessing childcare a breeze!  
• Career development opportunities within your team and/or across council plus a great study assistance allowance of up to $4000 per year per person and 6 hours per week study leave (on approved courses only)
• Flexible working conditions, an active social club, supportive health and wellbeing program, and a well- regarded Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Our very own Pride Network, that helps create an environment where each and every person can feel safe, welcomed, seen, and supported to bring their whole selves to work   
• 20 weeks paid parental leave and our pioneering 24 weeks paid leave for single parents 
• Access to novated leasing and salary sacrificed technology

Security Requirements and Professional Obligations   

Pre-employment screening will apply to all appointments.  

Prior to a formal letter of offer, preferred applicants will be asked to provide:

• Evidence of mandatory qualifications/registrations/licences,
• Sufficient proof of their right to work in Australia, and                                                       
• Sufficient proof of their identity. 
• Complete a National Police Check completed via City of Port Phillip’s Provider.
• Evidence of a Working with Children Check (employee type with City of Port Phillip registered as the organisation).

So, what’s next?  

Hit that APPLY button now! 

Whether you think you meet all the requirements or not, we strongly encourage you to apply, as we take a holistic approach to considering your skills, life experience, and alignment to our key selection criteria. You’ve got this! 

Please submit; 

• Resume – latest and detailed version
• Cover letter no longer than 2 pages that captures your response to the Key Selection Criteria (KSC) found on the Positions Description (PD).  

Note: Only applications submitted via the online Recruitment Portal will be considered. 

For further information please contact Gabrielle Ryan, Library Engagement and Experience Lead via phone 0403 235 626 or email gabrielle.ryan@portphillip.vic.gov.au

Applications close 11.59pm Sunday 11 January 2026

The City of Port Phillip is an equal opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive and accessible environment where diversity is valued. We actively welcome and encourage candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, First Nation and Torres Strait Islander candidates, members of the LGBTQIA+ community and candidates with a disability. 

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact Yass Mustafa (Recruitment and Employee Experience Advisor) on phone 0468 576 806 or email: recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au 

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Planned System Outage Notification

Please be advised that our recruitment system will be unavailable during the following planned outage periods:

7:00pm Friday 19 December 2025 – 2:00am Saturday 20 December 2025

During these times, applications can be submitted via email to recruitment@portphillip.vic.gov.au.

Please note: Applications sent outside these outage windows will not be accepted via email and must be submitted through the online system.