Casual Library Assistant

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Casual Library Assistant to join their team.

Reporting to the Library Team Leader, you will be responsible for duties related to the daily operations of the Lithgow Library. 

More specifically, your duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Provide excellent customer service, including circulation, reference and local studies services, as rostered
• Shelve returned items with attention to accuracy
• Participate in the team effort to strictly shelf tidy library resources 
• Participate in the team effort to process and maintain library resource materials, including covering and repairs
• Assist with accessioning new materials

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

The successful candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Higher School Certificate
• Experience in the delivery of quality customer service to internal and external customers
• Very good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer applications including Microsoft Office
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Proven ability to work as part of a team

In addition, an ideal candidate would have experience in Library Work.

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you.

• Between $38.18 and $42.21 per hour 
• Casual, on an as needs basis.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working environment 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Friday 14 June 2024 at 4pm AEST.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com