Library Assistant - Casuals

Library Assistant

Casual positions available including weekend work

$35.35/hour including 25% casual loading

The Opportunity

The purpose of this position is to provide high quality support to the library team in ensuring Library items and resources are readily available to visitors and members of Wingecarribee Public Libraries. Some of the key responsibilities of this role include;

• Delivering a quality service with a focus on the customer and the community’s needs
• Facilitating service desk tasks including lending, returning, renewing, processing of holds, searching for missing items and shelving all materials to support library operations.
• Assisting in the delivery of library programs and events and undertake library courier and outreach services
• Assisting customers in use of information services equipment, resources and facilities including technology applications, print management systems and library resources.

Essential Criteria

1. Minimum of Certificate III in Library Services and/or experience as a Library Assistant or 2 years’ experience working in a similar Customer Service role.
2. Demonstrated ability to facilitate and maintain organisation of items and resources.
3. Ability to network effectively with key stakeholders in offering support and solutions to deliver customer centric service.
4. Demonstrated ability in the use of technology applications, and operating devices effectively and embracing emerging technologies.
5. Ability to work in isolation, independently as well as in a team environment.
6. Ability to work under pressure and in challenging situations.
7. Demonstrated commitment to the provision of a high-quality customer service.
8.  Demonstrated ability to manage financial transactions from the customer service desks.
9. Drivers’ licence.
10. Current Working with Children Check.

How to Apply:

Please upload your current resume and statement of claims against the essential criteria as shown above and include detail and relevant examples of your skills and experience. For further information about the role, please contact Rebecca Finlaison on 1300 266 235.In accordance with Wingecarribee Shire Council’s COVID 19 Safety Plan, we encourage all employees to be COVID 19 vaccinated.

Wingecarribee Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities, and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Applications are to be received by Friday 15 March 2024.