Address Hourly Salary: $34.17
(plus allowances and superannuation)
About Orange City Council
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 700 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
About Central West Libraries
Central West Libraries is a regional library service located on the Central Tablelands and Western Slopes of New South Wales. Established in 1958 the Library encompasses the Local Government areas of Orange, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra and Forbes. There are branches at Blayney, Canowindra, Cowra, Forbes, Manildra, Molong and Orange. The Library’s support and administrative units are located in the Orange City Library building.
Job/Responsibilities
A great opportunity exists to join the CWL Team, as a casual Library Assistant. View the Position Description HERE (this link will work on Council's website)
In these roles you will be responsible for providing friendly and professional customer service to library patrons and visitors including:
Providing lending and basic information services to library patrons
Providing reader’s advisory and reference services to library patrons
Operating the Library Management System (LMS) for circulation and enquiry functions
Assisting patrons to use IT resources and applications
Shelving and tidying resources accurately
Taking payments and ensuring accurate cash handling
Skills/Experience
Previous library experience is desirable
Well-developed communication skills both verbal and written including the capacity to interact with all levels of staff and the community while maintaining effective customer service and relationship management
Demonstrated ability to work and contribute as part of a team
Digital literacy skills in the use of a variety of technology including applications and systems used within libraries
Ability and availability to work within a roster which may include evenings and weekends
So what do you need?
To be successful in this role you will need the ability to achieve a satisfactory criminal background check and Working With Children Check (please ensure that your current Working With Children Check number is listed on your resume).
Shifts as a Casual may be offered anytime during Library opening hours. Orange Library is open between 9am and 7pm on weekdays, 9.30am - 4pm Saturdays, and 1pm – 5pm on Sundays.
If you're someone with has a keen interest in the role and have all the personal skills we need then we still would be interested in hearing from you - just tell us why you're the right person for the job and why we should consider training you into the role.
To apply, please click Apply. A cover letter is not required, however, there are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.
If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Orange City Librarian, Sean Brady on (02) 6393 8104.
Applications close Wednesday 20 March 2024
Please note:
Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.
