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Interviews will be given to all eligible employees who fully meet and address the key selection criteria, outlined in the position description. Please note that if you do not satisfactorily meet the key selection criteria you may be excluded from interview.
Interviews will take place as suitable candidates are identified.
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Shortlisting and Interviewing
If you are shortlisted for an interview YPRL will contact you to arrange an interview time. Interviews may be conducted in person or online using Microsoft Teams.
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Offer
If you are successful, you will receive a verbal offer by the relevant manager. People and Culture will send you a Letter of Offer and New Employee Pack with the details of the position and information to finalise your appointment.
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Coordinator Programs and Engagement – REQ 150
Permanent Part Time
Specific Engagement 98.75 hours per 4 week period)
Band 5 ($79,425-$92,366 p.a.) + Super (PRO RATA)
Eltham Library
About the Role
Eltham Library is seeking a permanent part time Coordinator Programs and Engagement. As a valued part of the YPRL Team, you will actively promote and implement services and programs to ensure the important role of the library as a community hub and to positively contribute to the team environment. You will utilise your diverse creative skills to plan, coordinate and evaluate programs and other events with the community and utilising your technology skills and knowledge.
As the Coordinator, you will:
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Liaise with community groups, educational institutions, key stakeholders and the wider community.
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Plan, coordinate and evaluate library programs and events in collaboration with branch staff.
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Deliver programs in branch and at other library service points with a focus on outreach programming.
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Awareness of current library programming trends including STEAM and Literacy.
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Proficiency with technology and the ability to acquire new skills to keep up with emerging technologies and applications.
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Contribute to marketing to support library events and programs.
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Respond to a range of library operations that support customers in a self-serve environment based on high level of knowledge of library products and services, including circulation and collections management.
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Plan and deliver a diverse range of training to the public and staff.
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Contribute to the of the role of the library as a place for reading, learning and community.