• Develop and deliver Kingston Libraries children’s and youth focused programs
• Opportunity to develop the strategic direction of the libraries programming
• Full time, permanent role located in Parkdale, Melbourne
• Library Band 6 $93,076 - $101,552 pa plus superannuation (35 hours work week)

About us

Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.

We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management. 

The role

We are seeking a Coordinator Children and Youth Services professional to join the Kingston Libraries team. Reporting to the Team Leader Programming and Engagement, your role is to:

• Plan and implement the children’s and youth suite of programs including school holiday programs, outreach and regular programming 
• Provide support and management of the YA and children’s print and digital collections
• Lead the CYS team to build capacity in program development and delivery

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in library programming, focused on youth and young people
• Strong leadership capability with a proven record in team development and change management
• Tertiary qualifications in Library Studies

What we can offer

This is a full-time permanent position.

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.

The salary for this position starts at $93,076.47 (Library Band 6) per annum plus superannuation.

Mandatory Requirements

• Essential : Do you hold a current driver's licence which allows you to drive within Victoria?
• Essential : Are you willing to undertake a Working with Children Check? Please note, you will need to organise and pay for this if you are successful in progressing to the pre-employment stage of the recruitment process for this position. If you already have a Working with Children Check you will be required to add the City of Kingston as an employer if you are successful for this position.
• Essential : Do you hold the qualifications required in the position outlined in the position description?

How to Apply

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes.

If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the Apply Now button now and submit your application. 

If you require further information after reviewing the position description , please contact Luke Dexter at [email protected] using the subject line: Coordinator - Library Children & Youth Services enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Kingston Council will welcome applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Women, those identifies as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons and persons with a disability.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal via the Apply Now button.

A position description is attached.