Library Assistant

Join Our Team as a Library Assistant!

• Enrich the community through access to information and cultural services
• Promote lifelong learning, literacy, and leisure opportunities
• Support efficient and effective library services
• Opportunity for growth and learning in a dynamic environment

About UsJoin a dedicated team at Sutherland Shire Council committed to serving the community through enriching library services and programs.Our organisation values collaboration, achievement, respect, and innovation.Your Role as a Library AssistantAs a Library Assistant, you will play a key role in providing quality library services to the community. Responsibilities include:

• Supporting lending services, shelving materials, and maintaining resources
• Providing an excellent customer experience
• Engaging with customers using technology and digital collections
• Assisting with library programs, events, and promotions

Your ProfileAre you passionate about public libraries and customer service? We are looking for individuals who possess:

• Currently undertaking or completed study towards a Library & Information qualification or equivalent
• Enthusiasm for community-centred work
• Strong customer service skills and a willingness to engage with the public
• Proficiency in computer applications and emerging technologies
• Working With Children Check

Desirable qualities include previous public library experience and a driver's licence.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: Wednesday 3rd July 2024.
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated in the week commencing 8th July 2024.
• Package: $57,703 - $61,162 gross p.a. plus 11% superannuation (Salary paid pro-rated to part time hours worked).
• Hours of work: Full Time & Part Time, Temporary and Permanent opportunities available. Applicants must be available work a range of shifts across a 7 day spread, between the hours of 8:00am -9:00pm to support the operational requirements of the libraries.
• 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.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.Click on the link to check out theReach out to Deb Hill, Coordinator Library Experience for any job specific enquiries.
Lauren Dowling, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, 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*
• E-mail*
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Digits only or add + for international numbers * Street*

• Street Cont.
• City, Town or Suburb*
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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:*

Do you have a current Working with Children Check?* * Yes

• No

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

• No

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

• No

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
• Do you have any previous experience working in a library or similar setting? If so, please provide details of your responsibilities and achievements.*
• Can you describe your organisational skills and how you would prioritise tasks in a busy library environment?*
• How comfortable are you with using library cataloguing systems and technology to assist patrons with research and locating materials?*
• Should you be successful with your application, will you be engaging in other employment (including paid or unpaid ) that is outside of Sutherland Shire Council, or in addition to existing employment with Sutherland Shire Council? If yes, please disclose details. (Note: Secondary Employment must be approved by Sutherland Shire Council's CEO prior to any offer of employment).*

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. * * 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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