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Job DescriptionOnline Engagement LibrarianReference number: 10638Closing date: 11:00pm, 13 June 2025Full-Time Temporary position until 28 August 2026.Salary of $82,635.66 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.Library Band 5.The OpportunityMoonee Valley Libraries is seeking a forward-thinking, digitally-savvy Online Engagement Librarian to join our team. If you''re passionate about online communication, community access, and public libraries, this is your opportunity to help shape and lead our library''s digital presence.Youll be at the forefront of enhancing how we engage with our community onlinedeveloping vibrant content, managing our website and social media channels, and ensuring technology services are user-friendly and accessible. Youll also play a key role in supporting our public technology environment and mentoring library staff.Key ResponsibilitiesCustomer service duties including shifts at Sam Merrifield Library during operating hours, M-F. This includes one evening shift on Wednesday and a Saturday morning shift every three weeks.Highly developed skills in producing marketing materials for libraries that includes coordinating and publishing all library related content, digital and physical, within Council guidelines.Liaise with various council staff and vested interests to complete projects to tight deadlines.Manage the Libraries and Learning social media online presence, developing and publishing content within Council guidelines.As a customer service shift supervisor, demonstrate leadership and a team approach to staff to ensure efficient operation of the library.Attend and participate in regular team, portfolio and special interest group meetings.Contribute to strategic organisational planning.Skills & ExperienceTo succeed in this role, you will have a Library and Information Science qualification acceptable for ALIA Associate membership, along with relevant experience in public libraries, particularly in delivering print and online marketing for the Moonee Valley Libraries. You will bring strong knowledge of design, web content creation, social media platforms, and stakeholder management. Your strong communication skills, ability to lead and mentor staff, and commitment to customer service will help you thrive in a team environment that values initiative, innovation, and community connection. A current drivers licence is desirable.Next StepsApplications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide . Applications that do not address the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description will not be considered.Moonee Valley City Council (MVCC) prioritises wellbeing as everyone has the right to feel safe and well in the workplace. Our Health, Safety and Wellbeing document outlines our commitment represents our commitment to co-create, maintain and grow a safe, supportive and inclusive work environment which enables our people to be their best.For further information, please view the Position Description and or contact Matthew Mallard, Team Leader Sam Merrifield Library (03) 9243 1972 to seek further insights to the role.In line with Council Policy, Council positions require you to be vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are successful in our recruitment and selection process, you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status.ResponsibilitiesCustomer service duties including shifts at Sam Merrifield Library during operating hours, M-F. This includes one evening shift on Wednesday and a Saturday morning shift every three weeks.Highly developed skills in producing marketing materials for libraries that includes coordinating and publishing all library related content, digital and physical, within Council guidelines.Liaise with various council staff and vested interests to complete projects to tight deadlines.Manage the Libraries and Learning online social media and website presence, developing and publishing content within Council guidelines.As a customer service shift supervisor, demonstrate leadership and a team approach to staff to ensure efficient operation of the library.Attend and participate in regular team meetings, and contribute to organisational planning.QualificationsThe successful candidate will have a tertiary qualification suitable for professional membership in the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and experience working in public libraries. They will bring strong organizational skills, leadership experience, and a customer-focused approach to service delivery. Experience in a marketing or communications role is desirable. In order to be considered for this position, you will need to attach the completed responses to the selection criteria which are laid out in the attached Position Description while taking into account the above responsibilities of the position.About UsMoonee Valley is a great place to live, work and visit. We are a local government within the north-west metropolitan area of Melbourne, providing a range of services to some 130,000 residents and over 10,000 businesses.Our 1,200 employees bring their differing backgrounds, experiences and unique perspectives to our collaborative environment, and are supported to share ideas, initiatives and talent, making a positive impact on our community for now and in the future.Some of the great benefits of working at Moonee Valley City Council are flexible working conditions, learning and development opportunities, supportive leadership and various staff benefits.Our Council offices are located in the heart of our vibrant, diverse community with great food, cafes and green spaces nearby. We have excellent public transport at our doorstep as well as cycling access for our employees.At Moonee Valley City Council, we pride ourselves on having job opportunities which make a real difference in the community and having a workplace which values everyones unique skills and attributes.Our Culture of InclusionIf you are interested in the role but feel you may not meet the full range of selection criteria, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your experience and application for this position.We dont just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. With a focus on inclusion, accessibility and flexibility, we''ll support you at every stage of your career. We recognise the importance of balance and embrace work agility, understanding that this means different things to each and every one of our employees.Moonee Valley City Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Child Safe employer and we value diversity and encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people of any age or gender, people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex and/or queer (LGBTIQA+) and people with disability. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email H2@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1122. #J-18808-Ljbffr