Toy Library Officer

Permanent, part-time position/ 0.6 FTEWorking in a dynamic and collaborative environmentJoin a highly passionate team of toy library professionalsSalary range $75, 809.00 - $82,443.96 + 12% superannuationAbout usThe City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, we engage with our community across local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, community services and volunteering programs. We are passionate leaders in many fields, and we exist to enable a better life for our community.   We are committed to creating a connected, progressive and resilient City that embraces new ideas, prioritises sustainability, and enhances quality of life. With our newly endorsed Community Plan responding to climate change, we will support a growing population and enhance the wellbeing and prosperity of our community.About the roleAre you passionate about early childhood development, community engagement, and playful learning? Join our vibrant team at the City of Unley as a Toy Library Officer and help bring joy, learning, and connection to families in our community.Delivering friendly and professional customer service at our Toy Libraries, the role will help families access toys for their child’s developmental stage while assisting with collection maintenance and cataloguing. Creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all while promoting the benefits of toy libraries, this role strives for excellence in providing services to the community. About youAs the Toy Library Officer, you understand the power of play in early childhood development and take pride in helping others access quality, educational toys.  To succeed in this role, you will:Be a friendly, reliable and community minded individual who enjoys helping others and creating positive experiences.Take pride in delivering excellent customer service and have experience in a similar role or early childhood setting.Be organised and proactive, with an eye for details when it comes to shelving, maintaining toy collections and keeping the library space welcoming and safe.  Be flexible and happy to work across both the Unley and Goodwood Toy libraries including alternative Saturdays as well as support the wider library team when required. Have a current Working with Children’s check or be willing to attain.The Unley Employee ExperienceWe recognise, the need to create an environment that enables our people to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community.  We are flexible, supportive, and inclusive and encourage professional development.  Some of our outstanding conditions of employment and benefits are designed to attract and retain the best people. As a member of our team, you will benefit from:supportive, flexible work environment competitive salary and conditionsongoing support for your development and further educationcomplimentary access to Journey Insurance and Income Protection Fundholistic health and wellbeing programsMore information…All enquiries will remain private and confidential. Position enquiries can be directed to Brodie Evitts, Toy Library Coordinator, bevitts@unley.sa.gov.au or on 08 8372 5100.Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience, and qualities you can bring to this position.Applications close COB Friday 17 October 2025.We will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period, and we may close this advertisement before the specified date.Pre-employment requirements: The position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements:General Employment Probity CheckWorking with Children Check (WWCC)Aged Care Sector employment check Everyone Belongs at UnleyAs part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager’s contact details above for any support you need along the way.#S-DNIPosition Description AUD Unley 5061

Toy Library Officer

  • Permanent, part-time position/ 0.6 FTE
  • Working in a dynamic and collaborative environment
  • Join a highly passionate team of toy library professionals
  • Salary range $75, 809.00 - $82,443.96 + 12% superannuation

About us

The City of Unley is a vibrant and dynamic local council that provides a range of valued and diverse services to the surrounding community. Based on the city fringe, less than 4 kilometres from the Adelaide CBD, we engage with our community across local business initiatives, community events, arts, environmental sustainability, community services and volunteering programs.

We are passionate leaders in many fields, and we exist to enable a better life for our community.   

We are committed to creating a connected, progressive and resilient City that embraces new ideas, prioritises sustainability, and enhances quality of life. With our newly endorsed Community Plan responding to climate change, we will support a growing population and enhance the wellbeing and prosperity of our community.

About the role

Are you passionate about early childhood development, community engagement, and playful learning? Join our vibrant team at the City of Unley as a Toy Library Officer and help bring joy, learning, and connection to families in our community.

Delivering friendly and professional customer service at our Toy Libraries, the role will help families access toys for their child’s developmental stage while assisting with collection maintenance and cataloguing. Creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for all while promoting the benefits of toy libraries, this role strives for excellence in providing services to the community. 

About you

As the Toy Library Officer, you understand the power of play in early childhood development and take pride in helping others access quality, educational toys. 

To succeed in this role, you will:

  • Be a friendly, reliable and community minded individual who enjoys helping others and creating positive experiences.
  • Take pride in delivering excellent customer service and have experience in a similar role or early childhood setting.
  • Be organised and proactive, with an eye for details when it comes to shelving, maintaining toy collections and keeping the library space welcoming and safe.  
  • Be flexible and happy to work across both the Unley and Goodwood Toy libraries including alternative Saturdays as well as support the wider library team when required. 
  • Have a current Working with Children’s check or be willing to attain.

The Unley Employee Experience

We recognise, the need to create an environment that enables our people to thrive and provide innovative and outstanding services to our community.  We are flexible, supportive, and inclusive and encourage professional development.  Some of our outstanding conditions of employment and benefits are designed to attract and retain the best people. As a member of our team, you will benefit from:

  • supportive, flexible work environment
  • competitive salary and conditions
  • ongoing support for your development and further education
  • complimentary access to Journey Insurance and Income Protection Fund
  • holistic health and wellbeing programs

More information…

All enquiries will remain private and confidential. Position enquiries can be directed to Brodie Evitts, Toy Library Coordinator, bevitts@unley.sa.gov.au or on 08 8372 5100.

Applications should include a Cover Letter and Resume expressing the skills, experience, and qualities you can bring to this position.

Applications close COB Friday 17 October 2025.

We will be reviewing applications throughout the advertising period, and we may close this advertisement before the specified date.

Pre-employment requirements:

The position is subject to satisfactorily meeting the following employment requirements:

  • General Employment Probity Check
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  • Aged Care Sector employment check 

Everyone Belongs at Unley

As part of our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, this role is open to candidates seeking workplace flexibility. We invite candidates of all ages and culturally diverse backgrounds including people living with a disability and First Nations People to apply.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier free recruitment process and a supportive workplace. Please refer to the Manager’s contact details above for any support you need along the way.

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