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!

About the position

Council’s Arts & Culture Department is looking for a Library Officer who will enthusiastically engage with the community in the library to deliver and promote library services which maximise community enjoyment and use of Frankston City Libraries. 

The main responsibilities will include: 

• Handling and resolving general enquiries from customers in a responsive and cooperative manner, following up and responding as required;
• Facilitating access to the collection through membership, promotion, circulation and shelving of library materials;
• Assisting customers with the use of computers and other Library technologies; and
• Ensuring that the library is professionally presented, information displayed is current and collection is maintained to agreed standards.

This is a permanent part time position working 29 hours per fortnight (0.4 FTE).  The shifts will be:

Week 1

• Thursday 9:00am - 2:00pm at Frankston
• Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm at Frankston

Week 2

• Saturday 9:45am - 1:00pm at Carrum Downs
• Thursday 9:00am - 2:00pm at Frankston
• Friday 9:30am - 6:00pm at Frankston

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

About you

As the successful candidate, you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in delivering excellent customer service;
• A flexible and enthusiastic attitude with the resilience to continue to create positive customer experiences during a range of unique circumstances;
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills to contribute to a harmonious and positive work environment;
• Highly developed skills in the use of current technologies and a passion about assisting the community to explore and use them;
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously as part of a team to deliver outstanding customer services; and
• Ability to work in a busy team in a customer facing environment.

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;
• Free onsite parking (Civic Centre);
• Employee assistance program; and
• Salary sacrifice gym membership at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre.

This position is a Band 4A currently remunerated at $72,896.56 per annum (pro rata) plus superannuation. Overtime will also be paid as required.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity or have any questions, please contact Laura Antoniak at Laura.antoniak@frankston.vic.gov.au

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.

Council has zero tolerance for child abuse.  Protecting children and preventing child abuse is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all Councillors, employees, contractors and volunteers.

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.  

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.