Librarian Children and Youth

About the role

The City of Rockingham is recruiting a Librarian Children and Youth to deliver library services that support reading and literacy and encourage lifelong learning for children and youth. The position is full-time and permanent, with a part-time job-share arrangement considered; it is based in Rockingham, Western Australia.

Key responsibilities

• Provide quality services and programs supporting the development of reading and literacy and encouraging lifelong learning for children and youth
• Use a working knowledge of child and youth development and available services
• Plan, promote and implement community programs and events

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in Librarianship and/or Early Childhood Education
• Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain one)
• Previous experience in Young People's Services, library services or early childhood education
• Experience planning, promoting and implementing community programs and events

Required skills

• Strong use of a variety of technologies across the library space
• High level of communication skills, initiative, problem solving and time management
• Knowledge of library practices, procedures and systems
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, youth and their parents

What we offer

• Gross annual salary of $86,797 with 12% superannuation (option to co-contribute up to 5%)
• Health and wellbeing programs, including a physical health reimbursement subsidy of up to $200 per year, free flu vaccinations, skin cancer checks, mental health programs and EAP services
• Up to two extra paid days off per year
• Training and development, including paid study leave and study fees
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Applications are made online by 4pm on Monday 23 November 2026, and must include evidence of the listed selection criteria.