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Multicultural Programs and Collections Support Officer

  • 496866
  • Melbourne, VIC
  • Full Time - Permanent
  • Closing on: Jul 21 2026
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Multicultural Programs and Collections Support Officer

Permanent Full Time (with flexible hours)

Band 4 - Starting from $72,735.61 + super + RDO (RDO applicable for full-time 38 hours per week only)

Why You’ll Want to Join Us

  • Supportive and friendly team environment where we value growth and development
  • Award-winning organisation-wide Health and Wellbeing initiatives
  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment

Benefits Package

  • Exceptional leave entitlements - 16 days personal leave, 18 weeks parental leave, plus cultural leave and compassionate leave
  • Health and wellbeing - free EAP counselling, discounted leisure membership 40% off for Staff and 25% off for Managers, salary sacrifice childcare options
  • Professional Development – leadership courses and learning workshops, Education Assistance Program featuring study and exam leave and up to 50% course fee reimbursement

About the Role

The Multicultural Programs and Collections Support Officer plays a key role in strengthening connections between Yarra Libraries and the local Chinese community. This position is responsible for delivering culturally responsive programs, promoting library services and supporting community participation.


Working within the Libraries, Arts & Events branch, the officer will assist in the delivery of programs and events that reflect the diverse needs of the community, contribute to the maintenance of Chinese collections, and provide high-quality customer service.

We’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements, strong internal development pathways, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and connection.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a candidate with experience delivering programs to individuals and communities, including the Chinese community to help deliver outcomes for the Library community. 

Yarra City Council is a Progressive Organisation, proud of our diversity. We strive to make a positive difference in people’s lives, as well as continually improve services to our community.

Need More Info?

For further information, please refer to the Position Description or contact Gabriella Calvo, Library Team Leader (Customer Service) at gabriella.calvo.yarracity.vic.gov.au

Download File 703635 - Multicultural Programs and Collections Support Officer - Position Description - June 2026.docx

Applications close on: Tuesday 21 July 2026, at 11:55pm

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please upload your CV, Cover Letter and Key Selection Criteria.

Additional Information

This position is subject to satisfactory Police Check, Working with Children Check, screening against the Aged Care and Disability Banning Order Register to ensure eligibility to work in the sector and a pre-employment medical assessment prior to commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Yarra City Council to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

At Yarra Every Job is a Climate Job! Acting on the climate emergency requires that we change the way we think, make decisions, and prioritise action. We must embed proactive climate responses in the ways we govern, live our lives, and conduct our work. Every choice we make today and into the future will have an impact; this is true for Council and the community.

Acknowledging the scale of this crisis, at Yarra we are committed to ensuring that every job is a climate job meaning that each staff member will play a key role in shaping our climate response.

Yarra's Commitment to Diversity

Yarra City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation and supports flexible and accessible working arrangements for all. This includes people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and people who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex or queer.

We draw pride and strength from our diversity, remain open to new approaches and actively foster an inclusive workplace that celebrates the contribution made by all our people.

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