*$78,501 per annum (Band 5), plus Super *Permanent Full Time*

Hume Libraries has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Youth Services Librarian to provide library services for the Hume community.

As the Youth Services Librarian located at Broadmeadows Library, you will have shared responsibility for planning, delivering and developing high-quality and innovative programs, collections and resources for children, youth and families in Hume.

Being part of a large team, you will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and communicate with a broad range of people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

You will have strong skills in electronic and print resources and can demonstrate technology and library literacy to the community including excellent knowledge of early language and literacy development.

Key Skills

• Graduate Diploma in Information Management or equivalent, facilitating eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association
• Experience in planning, developing, delivering and evaluating programs for children and their families
• Ability to develop and maintain library collections, particularly those for children and their families
• Experience working in public libraries

Organisation Profile

Hume City Council is a leader in local government and is recognised for its innovation, initiative, leadership, service, quality and support for its people.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a safe working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion and the principles of gender equality.

Our Council recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians.

We have zero tolerance for child abuse and adhere to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and related legislation. Our people are required to observe child safe requirements and support the safety, participation, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Our strong commitment to social justice and the environment provides opportunities for employees to participate in various programs.

We offer flexible work arrangements and a range of other employee benefits to support employee's work life balance.

Hume City Council requires staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 in accordance with the directions issued by the Victorian government. Where applicable, successful applicants will be required to provide a COVID-19 vaccination certificate or valid medical exemption.

For further information please the view position description or contact Wendy Byron on 9356 6900.