Library Officer (Multiple roles)

Join Geelong Regional Library Corporation as a Library Officer (Multiple Roles)

Band 3, $66,533 - $70,765, plus 12% superannuation.

We have three Library Officer roles available.

One permanent part-time role at Apollo Bay and Colac – (0.4 FTE working 28 hours per fortnight).

Two permanent roles at Geelong Library, one is full-time – (140 working ours over a four-week period) and the other one is part-time (0.6 FTE working 84 hours over a four-week period).

Are you passionate about building community connections and creating a vibrant and welcoming library that inspires learning, creativity and growth? 

If you're all about putting customers first and making a difference, we want YOU to be part of our team!

About the role:

As a Library Officer, you'll contribute to delivering excellent library services, connecting with the community, and helping us create a welcoming, engaging, and inspiring library experience for everyone.

 Key activities that you'll be doing:

Deliver exceptional customer service to a diverse community, ensuring every visitor feels valued.

Deliver fun and interactive programs like Early Literacy Programs, Book Chats, and more.

Help keep the library engaging, organised and welcoming by supporting collection maintenance, shelving materials, and creating eye-catching displays.

Be a key contributor by providing suggestions to inform the development of library policies, initiatives, and procedures, with a focus on continually improving the user experience.

Share your love for books by recommending fantastic reads and helping others explore our library’s collection.

Collaborate with a passionate team to ensure the library runs smoothly and fosters a positive, welcoming atmosphere.

The ideal candidate has:

Strong communication and customer service skills

A collaborative spirit and a commitment to community engagement

A love for working with people of all ages

A growth mindset, and willingness to adapt to change

A solutions-focused attitude and the drive to overcome challenges

Review the availability requirements for each role by clicking here to view the work patterns. 

Please note that work patterns change from time to time based on operational needs.

To access the Position Description, click here.

How to apply:  Submit your resume and cover letter. Please ensure your cover letter is no longer than two pages and addresses the selection criteria.

Important details:

Only candidates who have working rights to work in Australia will be considered.

The successful candidate must provide prior to commencement:

An Employee Victorian Working with Children Check and national police check, no older than six months

Evidence of mandatory qualifications

Applicants for this role may also be considered for other vacant roles.

Have you got questions?

For the role at Apollo Bay and Colac please contact Natalie Bignell at [email protected]

For the roles at Geelong Library please contact Laura Farrington at [email protected]

Applications close Thursday 16 April 2026 at 4:00pm.

If you’re excited to be part of a team dedicated to enriching lives through knowledge, connection, and community, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our journey at Geelong Regional Library Corporation.

If you require additional support to make an application, or would like to obtain more information, or seek an adjustment to the recruitment process based on your specific needs, please contact the People & Culture Team on (03) 4201 0509. We will endeavour to accommodate any reasonable request.

Geelong Regional Library Corporation is proud to be a workplace that champions diversity. Our commitment is for our people to be safe, included and supported so that they can be at their best. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from First Nations peoples and people with diverse gender identities and expression, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, ability and age. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for and represent our community.