Community Programs Support Officer

2 x Permanent, Part Time Positions (1 x 0.5 FTE & 1 x 0.46FTE)

• Salary $69,987 pro rata plus super
• Library branches are easy to get to via public transport, bicycle or car

Darebin Libraries has an exciting opportunity to join our Community Learning & Programs team and help deliver our broad range of adult events and programming. Adult literacy, learning, social connection and intercultural celebration are just some of the activities the Community Learning & Programs Officer will be responsible for supporting and delivering.

Darebin Libraries provides equitable and easy access to information, support, facilities, technology and programs that range from promoting writing and literacy to tackling climate change to educating the community about the safe use of technology. We aim to enrich the lives of our diverse community and create opportunities for lifelong learning.

At Darebin, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of how we work. Our commitment to these values is unwavering, they are central to our mission, to our impact and to help us better serve our community. We know that having varied perspectives and lived experiences helps generate better ideas to enable a diverse, inclusive and connected community.

Located in Melbourne's northern suburbs, Darebin City Council is home to one of the largest, most diverse communities in terms of culture, language, religion, socio-economic background, occupation, and housing needs. The city has one of the largest populations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents in metropolitan Melbourne. Our Vision is for a community that works together to advance community life.

As the Community Learning & Programs Officer this role has a focus on supporting and delivering adult event programming across Darebin Libraries with a focus on adult learning and social connectivity.

To achieve this, you will :

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate :

As a progressive leader in Local Government, Darebin City Council is passionate about social inclusion, sustainability, engagement and service excellence. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of the community we serve. We are committed to upholding a positive and supportive work environment that values the contribution of all employees and treats all employees with dignity and respect.

Darebin offers a range of benefits to our employees including opportunities for personal and professional development, flexible work practices, Employee Assistance Program, recognition and reward program - Appreciate Great and a variety of generous paid and unpaid leave options.

Please let us know if we need to adjust our recruitment process to make it more accessible for you.

Contact Kate Griffiths, Multicultural and Diversity Programs Officer 03 8470 8247 or Emma Collingwood, Community Learning and Programs Officer 03 8470 8049 for a confidential discussion.