Part-time 26 hours per week About the role: The City of Ballarat is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Heritage Librarian to join our Libraries and Lifelong Learning team. This role focuses on developing and promoting family and local history collections, including First Nations resources, and delivering engaging programs that connect the community with its heritage. You will support the Coordinator Collections and Infrastructure in ensuring the collection reflects current needs and best practices. In addition to managing physical and digital resources, you will provide expert reference services with a focus on digital family and local history, deliver training to staff and the public, and contribute to exhibitions, displays and online content. The role also includes general library duties and supporting branch operations, with flexibility to work across multiple locations. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about heritage, digital literacy and community engagement. If you’re committed to delivering high-quality library services and fostering local history awareness, we encourage you to apply. Qualifications and Experience: Degree or Graduate Diploma in Information Management, Digital Humanities or relevant field, or equivalent with related relevant experience or lesser formal qualifications and substantial relevant related experience Demonstrated skills and aptitude developed in a customer service environment. Considerable experience in a range of IT applications and digital technologies including handheld devices. Experience in the provision of information services including online resources. Demonstrated knowledge of family and local history resources. Working with children check Selection Criteria: Qualifications and experience as listed above. Demonstrated ability to champion, model and promote the corporate values. Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of learning programs, events and activities. Demonstrated knowledge of the management of heritage collections, including an understanding of the best practices in managing rare book collections Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with a range of people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and abilities. Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet organisational strategic outcomes Proven skills in managing time, setting priorities, planning and organising one’s own work. Benefits: There’s more to remuneration than just salary. Here are some key benefits you might value: Learning and development programs Flexible work policies Employee benefits program MyWellbeing initiatives To Apply: To apply for this position please click on the Apply button and submit your application. The closing date is Sunday 16 November, 2025. Please ensure that you provide a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and resume. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a full employment medical and police check. Contact: For further information on this position, please contact Jo Lockwood, Coordinator Collections and Infrastructure, 0400 363 589 At the City of Ballarat, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, flexible workplace where everyone feels welcome. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply. If you need any support during the recruitment process, reach out to us at peopleandculture@ballarat.com.au We’re proud to be a child-safe organisation, committed to protecting children and young people from harm. Our culture promotes their safety and wellbeing, and we require all successful candidates to undergo relevant screening, including a Working with Children Check and criminal history check.
