Librarian Children and Youth (Program Support)

Join our Team as a Librarian Children and Youth (Program Support)

• Join a dynamic team dedicated to enriching the community through education, culture, and lifelong learning.
• Plan and deliver engaging programs and events for Children and young adults.
• Promote literacy, leisure opportunities, and Youth outreach activities.
• Collaborate with schools and stakeholders to foster effective partnerships.

About UsAt Sutherland Shire Council Libraries, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our community through access to information, education, and cultural services. We believe in promoting lifelong learning, literacy, and leisure opportunities for all.Our libraries are located in the vibrant Sutherland Shire, where you'll be surrounded by a diverse and engaged community.Your Role as a Librarian Children and Youth (Program Support)As a Librarian for Children and Youth (Program Support), you will play a key role in developing and implementing educational and fun programs for young audiences. You will collaborate with the team to create a welcoming environment and promote technology and digital collections to enhance learning experiences.Are you the perfect fit?We are looking for a candidate with:

• Degree or Graduate Diploma in Library & Information Services recognised by the Australian Library & Information Association (ALIA) or equivalent
• Experience working with young people in a library or educational setting
• Current Working with Children Check number
• An enthusiastic interest in literature for young people and a passion for promoting literacy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A keen interest in technology and emerging trends in library services.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Join our Team and Grow with Us!If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

• Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 25th April 2024.
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated on Thursday 2nd May 2024.
• Package: $88,038 - $93,324 gross p.a. (full time equivalent) plus 11% superannuation.
• Hours of work: Permanent part-time opportunity, (21 hours per week over 7 days).
• To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

**To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication, you will be required to produce evidence as part of the application process. Successful applicants are subject to ID checks, Police Checks, Functional Assessment, Reference checks, Qualification checks, Working with Children checks and Work Rights verification.Click on the link to check out theReach out to Julia Pearson, Team Leader Children & Youth for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.Apply NowPrivacy AcknowledgmentSutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise. * Yes I agree to the privacy statement*Personal Details * Required field * First name*

• Last name*
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• Street Cont.
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(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsPlease confirm that you have read the position description and meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role. * Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of these as part of the recruitment process.* * Yes I meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role

• No I do not meet this requirement
• Please outline your relevant qualifications:*

Are you a current employee of Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes

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Have you previously been employed by Sutherland Shire Council? * * Yes

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Please confirm your rights to work in Australia:* * Permanent Resident or Citizen of Australia or New Zealand

• Temporary Resident or Visa Holder
• No current rights to work in Australia
• Please provide an example of a program or event you have delivered. What was the purpose of the program and how did you evaluate its success?*
• How do you prioritise and manage multiple programs and events simultaneously? Please provide an example of a time when you successfully coordinated and executed multiple projects within a tight deadline.*
• Describe a situation where you had to handle a challenging customer service issue. How did you effectively resolve the issue while maintaining a positive relationship with the customer?*
• Give an example of a productive partnership that you have formed with a community organisation. How did you establish this partnership and what was the benefit?*

As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre employment screening which may include but not limited to the following ; Functional Assessment, Reference Checking, Working with Children Check, Qualification or Work Rights Verification, skills assessments & Covid-19 Vaccination immunisation requirements. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement?* * Yes

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Are you fully vaccinated (minimum two doses) with an approved COVID-19 vaccine and can provide Council with evidence of vaccination, or an accepted certified medical contraindication? Council reserves the right to confirm the validity of medical contraindications in accordance with NSW Health Guidelines, and to direct an applicant to undertake an independent medical examination in relation to the medical contraindication if required.* * Yes I am fully vaccinated

• Yes I have an accepted certified medical contraindication
• No I have neither
• Please advise of any possible conflict of interest which may need to be considered as part of your application. Do you have any relationship with employee/s that are current or have previously been associated with Sutherland Shire Council? This may be a partner, parent, sibling, friend, neighbour and/or previous work colleague. If yes, please disclose details. (Please note: Conflict of interest must be appropriately managed to ensure a consistent and fair recruitment process for all candidates). *
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