Coordinator Children and Youth Services
$99,834 - $108,283 (Pro-rata) + Superannuation
Ongoing Part Time
112 hours per four week period (28 hours per week)

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified person looking for a leadership role that makes a difference to the community they work in. If you have a passion for literacy and love working with children and youth, this could be the role you have been looking for.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager Collections and Information Services, this role will provide strategic input into the management and development of library services for children and youth.

Responsibilities include:

Management and coordination of a range of resources and programs for children, youth and their families.

Lead and motivate a team of Children and Youth Services Librarians.

Contribute to the development of library policy, including monitoring, reviewing, evaluating and reporting on strategic action plan progress.

The coordination and development of accessible and evidence informed children’s and youth collections across the region

Monitoring and evaluation of collections and programs.

The successful candidate will have:

Proven experience in providing strategic direction and leading a team to achieve organisational goals.

Proven expertise in developing, implementing and evaluating literacy driven programs for children and youth.

Excellent communication and influencing skills.

Ability to manage allocated budgets.

Benefits:

Flexibility around days of work

Employee Assistance Program for employees and their immediate family

Access to professional development opportunities

Purchased leave arrangements and carry-over arrangements from the Local Government sector

Free flu vaccination

Salary packaging – novated lease arrangements and superannuation contributions

How to apply

Applications should include the following:

· A cover letter, stating the position you are applying for and an outline of how your experience relates to the role

· Resume

· Key Selection Criteria response statement

Please submit applications via the library website (preferred) or directly to [email protected]. The position description and candidate information pack is available on the library website: https://www.wml.vic.gov.au/About/Jobs-Volunteering/Jobs

Applicants may be contacted for a short telephone or teams meeting to assist with shortlisting.

Applications close 11.00pm Sunday 14 September 2025