Careers at Goldfields Libraries

Goldfields Libraries proudly serves a community of over 200,000 people across Greater Bendigo, Mount Alexander Shire, Macedon Ranges Shire and Loddon Shire. Through nine library branches, eight library agencies and a dynamic eLibrary, we support diverse communities across 13,000km2 of central Victoria.

We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and programs that engage and empower our communities. Our workplace values inclusion and safety, curiosity and inquiry, and collaboration and cooperation. Building and fostering a dynamic team is at the heart of what we do.

Goldfields Libraries is a child-safe organisation with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. A valid Working with Children Check and other pre-employment checks are required.

We celebrate diversity, recognising the strengths it brings to our team. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all our staff, and we work to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and dignity. 

Available job opportunities are listed on this page below, and on the SEEK website. While we cannot accept unsolicited applications, we encourage you to check back regularly for future roles.

Current Vacancies

Team Leader, Bendigo Library

Band 5:  $76,843 – $87,627 pro rata
Tenure: ongoing
58.8 hours per fortnight (0.84 FTE)

Job Summary

Goldfields Library Corporation is a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for communities across Greater Bendigo, Mount Alexander, Macedon Ranges and Loddon. The vision for the Goldfields Library Corporation Strategy 2021-2025 is ‘Your Potential Realised’.

The Team Leader, Bendigo Library is an integral member of the Bendigo Library team. Working closely with the two Library Managers, and fellow Team Leader, this position is jointly responsible for managing and coordinating services at Goldfields Libraries’ largest branch, including a diverse service environment (requiring a strong health and safety focus), a cohesive team of staff, program planning and support, the physical library space and collection, and community engagement.

An ideal candidate for this position is someone with:

  • An understanding of the access, inclusion, health and wellbeing considerations within a public library context.
  • Interest in working with customers experiencing disadvantage.
  • Experience in person-first customer service, de-escalation techniques and managing challenging interactions.
  • Experience working in a collaborative and strengths-based team environment.
  • Ability to liaise with external partners with the aims of promoting literacy and reading for pleasure.
  • Demonstrated experience planning, supervising and evaluating the work of staff and a team.
  • Strong time management skills and a demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated experience planning, delivering and evaluating programs and events.

The role is 0.84FTE and work hours will be rostered across library opening hours and will include Friday evenings (7pm close) and 1 in 4 Saturdays.

As Team Leader, you will supervise and contribute to the full range of library services including day to day operations, customer service, community engagement, collection access and information services. You will also lead a small team who plan and deliver programs and events.

This is an exciting opportunity to work for an organisation that values its people and is respectful, collaborative and future-focussed.

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, you may contact Robin Pearson, Manager Bendigo Library robinp@ncgrl.vic.gov.au or on 03 5449 2787

Position Description

Please click here for the position description.

Applications

Applications must be submitted via the advertisement on Seek.

To apply, click APPLY, and upload your application.  Your application must include:

  • Cover Letter
  • Statement addressing the Key Selection Criteria
  • Resume

Please note that SEEK only allows two uploads so you will need to combine your documents into a maximum of two files.

Applications must be received before 10am, Monday 1 September 2025.

Goldfields Libraries is a Child Safe organisation. A current Working with Children check is a condition of employment, and a criminal history check will be conducted prior to commencement. 

GLC believes that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success.  We are committed to creating an environment that is inclusive and welcoming to all, where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow.  We value diversity in all its forms, and we believe our differences make us stronger.  We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all our staff and we work to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We recognise the knowledge, insights and capabilities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and highly value their strength, resilience and cultural competence. 

Should you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please be in touch with recruitment@ncgrl.vic.gov.au