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Collections Support LibrarianBand 5, Full-time$79,353 - $91,254 per annumKim Barne Murrk, Geelong Library & Heritage CentreGeelong Regional Library Corporation (GRLC) is seeking a Collections Support Librarian to join our Collections & Information Services team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in maintaining, developing and improving high-quality physical and digital library collections that support our diverse and growing community.What you will be doingDay-to-day collection maintenance tasks, including reporting, cataloguing, invoicing and ordering, ensuring accuracy and consistency across all systemsSupporting the Manager, Collections and Information Services to deliver on Library Plan and Collection Strategy actionsWorking in collaboration with the Library Management System (LMS) Coordinator to support LMS-related initiatives, improvements and ongoing system maintenanceActively assisting team members with support and guidance in the delivery of tasks and objectivesContributing to the development and maintenance of policies, processes and procedures that ensure GRL delivers high quality and relevant physical and digital library collectionsCreating and delivering readers'' advisory and collection maintenance training for GRL staffWorking independently and collaboratively within a teamProactively modelling, cultivating and maintaining, positive and professional team relationships across all GRL functionsComplying with organisational policies and procedures, and actively contributing to planning, review and continuous improvement activities that support organisational objectivesContributing to the successful operation of the library service by assisting and supporting colleagues and senior leadership team to meet organisational objectives, goals and corporate plansMaintaining and developing professional awareness through reading professional and relevant literature and attending professional meetings and seminarsApply the principles of GRL Values, Code of Conduct, workplace diversity principles, work health and safety and collaboration within a work and team environment.What we''re looking forTertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is essential.The successful candidate must demonstrate ability and/or capacity to develop skills to successfully use Microsoft 365 and Library Management System tools to deliver on the main duties.They must have demonstrated the ability to support projects in a change environment, well-developed investigative, analytical and problem-solving skills and highly developed oral and written communication skills.A practical problem-solving approach and strong attention to detailClear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholdersA proactive mindset, curiosity, and willingness to keep learning in a fast-moving environmentWhy join us?Work with purpose in a values-driven organisationContribute to the safety and resilience of a highly engaged public service environmentBe part of a supportive Collections & Information Services team committed to innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.Applications close Monday 2 February 2026 @ 9amTo access the Position Description,click herePlease note that Interviews will take place in the week starting 9th February 2026How to apply:Click apply and include:a current resumea cover letter(up to two pages), telling us:How your skills and experience align with the key duties of the role - those outlined in the"What We Are Looking For"section.How your approach and behaviours connect with the purpose and values of our new Library Plan.Important details:Only candidates who have working rights to work in Australia will be considered.The successful candidate must provide prior commencement:An Employee Victorian Working with Children Check and national police check, no older than six monthsEvidence of mandatory qualifications and registrationsIf you''re ready to make a real impact and grow with us on this exciting journey at GRLC, we''d love to hear from you.Have you got questions?Please contact Radmila Sekulic atIf 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 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.