Frankston City Council is located on the eastern shores of Port Phillip Bay where the beach meets with the natural landscapes of the Mornington Peninsula.  We are a diverse community that provides a vibrant lifestyle along with a growing economic and arts sector.

Our leadership team is committed to building an engaged and collaborative culture where innovation and being future focused are the norm. If you want to help shape the future of Frankston, now is the time to join our team!

Frankston City Libraries has branches at Frankston, Carrum Downs and Seaford, and outreach locations across the city. Providing a safe and welcoming space allows our diverse community to create, engage, enjoy and relax.

About the position

Council’s Arts and Culture Department is looking for a Library Officer who will be responsible for actively promoting, supporting and delivering the library's range of programs and services

The main responsibilities will include: 

• Friendly and supportive assistance for community members in the library
• facilitating access to the library collection through membership, promotion, circulation and shelving
• Contribute to the success of the whole team through working collaboratively

This is a part time role working 31 hours per fortnight.  You will be working Monday 8.45am-5:15pm at Seaford (30 min lunch break), Tuesdays 9am to 3.22pm at Frankston (30 min lunch break) and every second Saturday 8.45am -12pm at Seaford.

About you

• Experience in delivery customer service, preferable in a library of community setting
• Flexible and enthusiastic attitude with the resilience to create positive customer experiences across a range of settings
• Highly developed skills in the use of current technologies and a passion to assist the community

Benefits of working at Frankston City Council

Be part of a workplace that is looking to transform the way that we work and build on our values “Kinder, Fairer, Smarter”. As an employee, you will have access to benefits such as:

• Access to professional and career development opportunities
• Purchased leave
• Paid Parental leave
• Paid Christmas Shut Down Leave
• Employee assistance program
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 4A currently remunerated at $74,536.73 per annum (pro rata for part time), plus superannuation. 

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Chrissie.Bonsor@frankston.vic.gov.au

The position description for this role can be found on the Frankston City Council Careers page. 

Culture at Frankston City Council

Frankston City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional owners, the Bunurong people, as the custodians of the land on which we live and work and their Elders past and present.

Council is committed to building a culture that values diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals of all ages, backgrounds and identities. As well as applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply.

We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process, as well as how this role can be flexible for you.  

Child Safety

Frankston City Council is a Child Safe Organisation and has a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council is committed to creating and maintaining a child safe environment where all children are valued and protected from harm and abuse and will promote a whole of community approach to keeping children safe. 

At Frankston City Council, protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.  Please refer to the Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy that’s located on the Frankston City Council website on the Child Safety Page, for further information. 

Pre-Employment Information

You will need to provide evidence of your right to work in Australia, certified copies of your qualifications, a current Driver Licence and Working with Children Check. You must also be willing to provide a Pre-Employment Health Declaration and undertake a National Police Record Check.