Technician, Reading, Learning and Community
Permanent Part-time – 3 POSITIONS AVAILABLE 
Commencing early to mid October 2025  
Specific Engagement 
Band 4 ($40.0008 - $43.1171 p.h) + Super 
Various branch locations

POSITION 1 
136.5 hrs per 4 week roster 
Mernda Library & Mill Park  

POSITION 2 
82 hrs per 4 week roster 
Mill Park, Eltham and Ivanhoe Library  

POSITION 3 
83.5 hrs per 4 week roster 
Mill Park, Eltham & Lalor Library  

YPRL is currently seeking a permanent part-time Technician – Reading, Learning & Community, with 3 positions available at multiple locations, however, you may be required to work at any other YPRL sites when required.   

Our Technicians provide a high standard of service to Yarra Plenty Regional Library customers and to the wider community.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate a courteous and effective communication style, with the ability to interact with both children and their parents.  The successful incumbents will provide a high level of customer focus and will actively encourage enthusiasm for reading in children.  If you have knowledge and/or experience in assisting with or delivering programs or activities, we want to hear from you. 

About you: 

Our Technicians are responsible for: 

• Responding to a wide range of customer information and reference needs and requests by utilising branch collections, products and services. 

• Provision of Readers Advisory services that demonstrate a good understanding of the process, combined with high level reading knowledge. 

• Performing a range of library operations that support customers in a self-serve environment based on high level knowledge of library products and services, including circulation and collection maintenance duties. 

• Maintaining a high level of customer focus by responding to customer needs, assisting with promotional activities, functions and displays, (including the coordination of book groups) and participating in the provision of Public Participation services to grow library membership and usage. 

 You will contribute to the planning and achievement of the branch and regional objectives through actively participating in planning and staff meetings by contributing to the role of the library as a place for reading, learning and community. 

 POSITION 1 – ROSTER DETAILS (136.5 hrs per 4 week roster)  

This role includes Senior Officer in charge duties and requires the delivery of regular Storytimes (including at off-site locations).  

POSITION 2 – ROSTER DETAILS (82 hrs per 4 week roster)  

This role includes Senior Officer in charge duties and the requires the delivery of regular Storytimes (including at off-site locations). 

POSITION 3 – ROSTER DETAILS (83.5 hrs per 4 week roster)  

This role includes Senior Officer in charge duties and the requires the delivery of regular Storytimes (including at off-site locations). 

Please refer to our website ((https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/about-the-library/work-with-yprl/current-vacancies/) for further details relating to the rostered shifts for each position.

How to Apply  

Before applying for this position, applicants should read the Position Description available on our website (https://www.yprl.vic.gov.au/about-the-library/work-with-yprl/current-vacancies/).   

To submit an application for this role, please prepare a statement addressing the key selection criteria, along with your current Resume and apply via Seek.  In your application, please specify which positions you would like to be considered for (i.e. Position 1, 2, 3) 

This position will close on Sunday 31st August at 11.59pm.     

For more information on the responsibilities of this role, and for the selection criteria, please refer to the Position Description or contact Olivia Chapman at ochapman@yprl.vic.gov.au or 03 7038 2612.  

Please note that if you do not satisfactorily meet the key selection criteria you may be excluded from interview.  Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.