Northern Grampians Shire Council is seeking a Library Officer to deliver exceptional customer service and help create a positive and engaging experience for all library visitors. In this rewarding role, you will assist patrons with enquiries, provide access to information and resources, support library programs and activities, and contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for people of all ages.

Vacancy Details: Position: Library Officer Job Type: Casual Tenure: Permanent Location: St Arnaud Package: $40.64 per hour 25% casual loading included plus superannuation Download Position Description: Library Officer Applications Close: Sunday 14th June 2026

About Northern Grampians Shire Council

Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.

Why join us?

In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:

• Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate. 
• Great Team Environment:  A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive.  You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
• Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
• Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles
• Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters
• Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
• Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna

Promote Inclusion

Northern Grampians Shire Council is committed to promote inclusion of all children and families; we aim to establish a culture that supports: 

• cultural safety for Aboriginal children by working in partnership with Aboriginal peoples and Aboriginal community controlled organisations 
• cultural safety for children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds 
• establishing a safe environment for children with a disability  

 

Position objectives

This role is dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, ensuring that patrons and visitors enjoy a positive library experience. 

The Library Officer will deliver high-quality service, offer information and support, assist with library programs, and facilitate access to resources

Key responsibility areas

• Assist library patrons and community members to source materials and information, borrow, reserve, renew and return library materials.
• Demonstrate strong computer skills to effectively operate library software and assist patrons with using library computers and personal devices such as smartphones and laptops.
• Develop and deliver programs and services to the community, including but not limited to storytelling, school holiday programs, housebound services, class visits and related activities/events.
• File/shelve all library stock correctly to ensure resources are easily accessible.
• Actively promote library resources to the community.
• Collect payments for library services and products.
• Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents’ skill, competence and training.

Qualifications and experience

• Successful completion of Year 10 or equivalent experience in a similar field. 

Selection criteria

1. Demonstrated numeracy, written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated customer service experience.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of computer hardware and software programs. 

How to apply

• Click the Apply Button
• Download and read the position description.
• Attach a resume and cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria.
• Submit your application by following the process on this page.

If you'd like to know more contact Imogen Amos, Leisure and Recreation Lead, on 5358 0572 or email imo••••••••@ngshire.vic.gov.au.

Applications close 5pm Sunday 14th June 2026.