AddressAbout us
We are a values driven organisation proud to be serving our community with a broad and diverse range of services. Our community is active and engaged, and proud of our diverse culture, green spaces and built environment. We are connected by our vibrant local centres and our focus on creating safe and welcoming places for people. We are making big changes at the City and by working together we are coming up with more efficient and innovative ways of doing things and by being able to make a difference in the community brings us great job satisfaction. If you are looking to work with an organisation that promotes a positive and inclusive workplace, has a friendly working environment and truly believes their workforce is their most important asset, then the City of Bayswater could be the place for you.
About the Position
Our Librarians are at the forefront of providing exemplary customer service to the patrons of our City’s Libraries. We are looking for people with a curious mindset who are keen to introduce innovative activity programmes and services for adults and children. You will also be required to provide effective leadership to Library Officers in the absence of the Branch Librarian and support other senior members of the Library team with the development and implementation of new initiatives.
This is a casual position that is rostered to work on an as required basis at the Maylands, Bayswater and Morley Libraries. Successful applicants will need to be available to work weekdays, evenings and weekends. Successful applicants will need to have good availability over the working week including evenings and weekends.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have excellent interpersonal skills to be able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders and contribute to the team’s success. You will need to be able to manage a number of initiatives at any one time and meet set deadlines, as well as demonstrate your ability to develop, promote, deliver and evaluate programs effectively. You will need to hold a tertiary qualification that allows you Associate Membership to the Australian Library and Information Association, a current WA ‘C’ class motor vehicle driver’s license and if successful, be eligible for a Working with Children Check.
What we offer
You will love working here because we believe we have great staff who are motivated and passionate about what they do. We get to make a difference in the community which brings great job satisfaction. We offer a competitive salary of $56.24 per hour plus super (inclusive of casual and shift loading) , as well as access to City of Bayswater staff benefits including:
- Generous superannuation contributions up to 21%*
- Free aquatic and gym membership
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee health and wellbeing program
- Free onsite parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- Corporate health insurance discounts
- Diverse and inclusive work environment
*conditions apply
Closing Date: 4pm, Monday 1st April 2024.
To view the Position Description and information about working for the City of Bayswater, please download the attachments below.
For any further queries please contact Evelina Dobrowolski on 9272 0934.
The City of Bayswater reserves the right to close this advertisement prior to the closing date. Candidate screening and interviews may take place prior to the advertised close date. Applications may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.
TO APPLY click the "APPLY NOW" button.
Applicants should include a current CV and a cover letter describing how you meet the requirements of the role.
JEREMY EDWARDS
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
The City of Bayswater is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we promote a workplace that values and foster the diversity of our staff. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBQTIA+ community, and young people.
Attachments:
- How to Apply for a Job Vacancy.pdf
- Information for Applicants.pdf
- Inside Industrial Agreement 2023_opt.pdf
- Position Description - Librarian (Casual) 2024.pdf
