Library Officer - Publicity

Description

• Research, write, and produce media releases, media kits, and promotional materials (e.g., brochures, flyers).
• Organise and manage events/programs, including booking participants, arranging catering, and preparing briefing notes and running sheets for presenters.
• Develop and plan marketing strategies
• Develop and maintain media contacts, mailing lists, and liaise with sponsors, partners, and statewide library marketing initiatives to support events and reduce costs.
• Deliver effective customer service, provide reader advisory and referral services, and assist with collection maintenance and library security when required.
• Provide clients with access to required information
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders both internally and externally
• Manage minor budgets, reconcile petty cash, schedule priorities with minimal supervision, and handle building maintenance referrals.

Requirements

• Recognised technician’s qualification in Information Science / Librarianship (eligible for technician membership of the Australian Library and Information Association) or equivalent; or Certificate/ Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Media Studies, Communication or equivalent.
• Sound digital technology and design skills in dealing with digital platforms such as social media, library website, excel, word, Canva, and ticketing system

Benefits

• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance