Library Graduate
- Full Time Contract until September 2028
- Commitment to customer service
- Exposure to all Libraries within the Bayside domain
Our team
At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.
Purpose of the role
The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.
About the role
Provide a socially inclusive Library service for all residents within Bayside LGA that emphasises the support of lifelong learning outcomes, digital participation and quality service delivery.
This development role participates and contributes to all aspects of the library service while developing their knowledge and experience. Apply theoretical knowledge in a practical, professional setting.
Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:
- Provide exceptional customer service to library members and visitors.
- Work on rostered desk shifts, including rostered Saturdays, at all libraries in the Bayside network to deliver library services.
- Participate as part of the Library team to plan and deliver innovative library services and digital programs.
- Participate in the development and implementation of lifelong learning programs and activities to the Bayside community.
- Utilise library management systems and technology to assist in administering library memberships, library collections and reporting.
- Participate and support local history services and initiatives.
- Participate and support marketing and promotion of library services and programs including online marketing.
- Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair, and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
- Work in collaboration with and assist the team, supervisor, Manager, and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.
About you
We are looking for someone who is:
- Currently working towards completion of relevant tertiary qualification or has graduated in the last 6 months.
- Knowledge and sound understanding of Auslan will be highly regarded
Our benefits and culture
As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.
On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:
- 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
- 15 days sick leave each year
- 2 days health and wellbeing days each year
- Generous parental leave entitlements for both parents
- Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Annual skin checks & flu vaccinations
Apply now
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Closing date: Friday 10 July, 2026. Applicants may be required to participate in a one way video interview.
Salary Range: $65, 382 - $73, 227 pa plus 12% superannuation
Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.
Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.
