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The Geelong Regional Library Corporation provides library and information services to residents and visitors across the Geelong region on behalf of our four member councils: Borough of Queenscliffe, City of Greater Geelong, Golden Plains Shire and Surf Coast Shire.Through our network comprising a central library, 15 community libraries, two mobile libraries and this website, we provide free, universal access to lifelong learning, reading and discovery. Our services, both physical and virtual, are as diverse as the community we serve.Source: This is an extract from the company’s own website.

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What’s it like working at Geelong Regional Library Corporation?

AI summary of recent reviews

The strongest positive aspects of working at Geelong Regional Library Corporation include the supportive colleagues, with multiple reviews highlighting the quality of their co-workers. Some employees also appreciate the working environment, including the location and the opportunity to contribute ideas to the organisation.

However, there are some workplace challenges to consider. The management style has been noted as an area of concern by some staff members, particularly regarding micro-management. Career advancement may require significant educational qualifications, and customer-facing roles occasionally involve managing challenging interactions with the public.

Recent reviews

1.0

Library Technician

Oct 2025

Geelong VIC 32209 to 10 years in the role, former employee

Ruthless - watch your back and join the union.

The good thingsColleagues; salary when they chose to pay me; reading things from the collection back in the old days, before they threw out all of the good stuff and filled the libraries with James Patterson and similar garbage.

The challengesClaiming to be a values-driven organisation is a bit rich after the way GRLC treated their staff during the pandemic. I would strongly advise anyone who is considering working here, to google 'geelong library staff strike' first and learn about the disgraceful behaviour of senior management. They put me through months of emotional and financial distress, during a global pandemic, and at a time when my husband had just been diagnosed with cancer. They didn't care. I had worked for them for 9 years. Do you want to work for an organisation like that?

1.0

Marketing

Oct 2020

3 to 4 years in the role, former employee

High salary does not necessarily equate to a high satisfying working environment.

The good thingsColleagues, customers and location.

The challengesMicro-management; lots of management but lacking understanding of what leadership means. Career advancement only for those who have multiple degrees and who are willing to compromise personal integrity. One needs to ensure that they do not disagree with the CEO on any matter.

5.0

Manager

Oct 2018

7 to 8 years in the role, former employee

I often said I had the best job in the world

The good thingsGreat people, fantastic working environment, and all staff given plenty of opportunity to contribute ideas.

The challengesCustomer-facing staff sometimes have to deal with difficult customers

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