Applying for a Position at Yarra Plenty Regional Library
How to Apply
Please read the job advertisement and position description carefully to make sure you provide us with information that shows how your qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge match the position requirements.
Reasonable Adjustments
YPRL is committed to diversity and equal opportunity in employment. If you need any support or reasonable adjustment to participate fully at any stage during the recruitment process please contact peopleandculture@yprl.vic.gov.au.
Cover Letter, Resume and Key Selection Criteria
Please read the job advertisement and position description carefully to make sure you provide the information we need. Your resume and cover letter should be up to date and your key selection criteria should address all key selection criteria specified in the position description, and submit your application through the link provided in the job advertisement.
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.
Pre-employment Checks
Reference Checks
You will be required to provide a minimum of two professional referees, including a previous Manager.
Security Checks
Appointment will be subject to you providing a current Employment Working with Children check and National Police Check.
Visa Information
YPRL employees must have the right to work in Australia or hold a valid visa. If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of this status before starting.
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.
Privacy
YPRL respects your privacy. Personal information provided by applicants will be treated confidentially in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Expressions of Interest – Chairperson - Audit and Risk Committee
Yarra Plenty Regional Library (YPRL) is seeking expressions of interest for the role of Independent Chairperson to lead the Audit & Risk Committee for an initial term of three years.
The Audit and Risk Committee (the Committee) is established in compliance with section 139 of the Local Government Act 1989 (the Act) to support the YPRL Board in discharging its oversight responsibilities related to financial and performance reporting, risk management, fraud prevention systems and control, maintenance of a sound internal control environment, assurance activities including internal and external audit and YPRL’s performance with regard to compliance with its policies and legislative and regulatory requirements. Please refer to the Committee's Charter for additional information.
Remuneration for the chairperson of the Committee is $1,300 (exc. GST) per meeting. This rate is inclusive of time spent on preparation for the meeting, travel time and travel expenses. The Audit and Risk Committee is expected to meet 4 times per year and meetings are in person or online dependent on availability.
As part of the expression of interest, applicants are required to provide evidence of a relevant degree or qualification and demonstrate experience in the fields of finance, risk, governance, audit and public sector management.
Please send your expression of interest, along with your CV, to ceo@yprl.vic.gov.au by Thursday 17 April 2025.
All enquiries or requests for information should be directed to Jane Cowell, Chief Executive Officer via email at ceo@yprl.vic.gov.au or 03 9088 3471.