• Full time maximum term role for 12 months
• Monthly RDO
• Salary: $93k - $102k + Super
• Ability to transfer or take LSL (Long Service Leave) within Local Government

About Merri-bek City Council

Merri-bek is a progressive council with 180,000 residents: one community, proudly diverse. Our city is vibrant and energetic, known for its active community, array of fabulous festivals, cool pools, eclectic shops and our community of artists and creative industries. As a Council, we’ve been supporting our community through difficult times, and our long-term vision has ambitious goals for environmental sustainability, community wellbeing, and creating great places.

Merri-bek Council strives to be a contemporary, innovative and collaborative organisation with a deep commitment to engagement with, the Merri-bek community. With the Civic Centre located in Coburg, 8 kilometres north of Melbourne’s CBD, there are excellent public transport options and great food and cafés right at the doorstep. Merri-bek City Council is a great place to live, work and play.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and welcoming workplace. We offer flexible and hybrid work options and genuinely care about providing our staff work/life balance.

Our organisation vision is: One team brave and diverse making a difference.

About the role

Merri-bek Libraries is a responsive and agile library service, providing services to our diverse community. Currently we are seeking a Social Worker to join our team.

The Library Social Worker will;

• Refine procedures and protocols for dealing with library customers experiencing complex social issues
• Work with library and security staff to build capacity in dealing with people experiencing complex issues
• Engage with community members in need and assist them to access appropriate services
• Develop relationships with relevant organisations and understand referral pathways

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker who can meet people where they are at. If you have a person-centred approach and a genuine desire to make a difference to the lives of the people of Merri-bek, we would like to hear from you.

Skills and experience require to perform the role

• Demonstrated ability to effect change in organisational procedure and protocol
• Tertiary qualification in Social Work
• Significant experience in client services including issues such as homelessness, addiction, mental wellbeing
• In-depth knowledge of trauma informed care and a person-centred approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication

What the role can offer

• Monthly RDO
• Extensive opportunities for training & career development
• Salary sacrifice options
• A real sense of work-life balance & flexible work options
• Employer-supported study assistance schemes
• Wellness programs

Further support offered for our staff

• Up to 20 weeks' primary & up to 5 weeks secondary parental leave
• Purchase leave
• Ceremonial leave
• Gender affirmation leave
• Family violence leave

For further information about this position please contact Georgina Earl on 9389 8616.

Merri-bek is focused on diverse representation of the community we serve. With this we value lived experience that could contribute to the shaping of this role and in turn will continue to provide representation and growth of safe and inclusive work culture.

We encourage everyone to apply and discuss opportunities to develop your knowledge and experience. Council is committed to removing barriers and access to employment where possible at any point in the recruitment, onboarding and during your time at Council.

For further information regarding access or modifications you may require for a recruitment process please contact Katie Kinden, Recruitment Business Partner on (03) 9304 9769 [email protected], using the subject line: Library Social Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Before submitting an application, please view the Position Description, also attached below.

Please note that when applying for this role, you may be required to attach your valid Driver's Licence and WWCC. Please have this/these ready when completing your application.

How to Apply

Please fill out an application using our online recruitment system. You will be required to upload your CV, a cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience. You do not need to respond to the individual Key Selection Criteria. Please also upload any other relevant documents such as your COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.

*Please note that some documents relating to this position may reference Moreland City Council. We are in the process of updating the councils new name of Merri-bek City Council.

Please note that applications must only be submitted online, applications will not be accepted via email.

Merri-bek City Council is proudly diverse and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, people with disability, and people from every culture, sexuality and gender identity, age and ethnic background. Merri-bek City Council is committed to being a Child Safe organisation and has zero tolerance for child abuse.

Our Commitment

In May 2021, Merri-bek Council adopted a revised Statement of Commitment to Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung People and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the municipality. The statement recognises the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the traditional owners of the lands and waterways of our municipality.