AddressJoin Our Team as a Library Officer!
- 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
Plus one weekend per month:
Saturday 10.00am - 12.00 noon
Sunday 2.00pm - 5.00pmTenurePermanentLocationStawellPackage$30.15 per hour plus superannuationPosition DescriptionLibrary OfficerClosingApplications close Monday 8th July 2024
About Northern Grampians Shire Council
Northern Grampians Shire Council has a diverse employment base, across 14 worksites in the Grampians Region of Victoria. We offer flexible work arrangements, providing access to relevant training and professional development opportunities with a variety of employee benefits. We promote innovation, responsiveness, respectfulness and continuous improvement as our core values. Being a smaller organisation, we can provide you with opportunities to act in leadership roles, transition between teams and participate in a range of collaborative projects with other team members or the wider community. We provide a supportive and flexible environment that values the balance between work and our employees' personal lives.
Why join us?
In addition to the picturesque landscapes at our backdoor, there are many other benefits to working for our innovative and vibrant Northern Grampians Shire Council. These include:
- Fortnightly RDO: Enjoy a well-deserved break and rejuvenate.
- Great Team Environment: A safe, respectful and supportive environment to enable you to thrive. You will work with like-minded, passionate individuals who love what they do.
- Professional Growth: We nurture talent and provide opportunities to flourish.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: To support your work life balance.
- Salary Packaging Options: Including remote area housing allowances and novated lease vehicles
- Access to Paid Leave: including purchased leave, paid parental leave, gender affirmation leave and to respond to family violence matters
- Employee Assistance Program: Your well-being matters - we've got you covered.
- Biodiversity: Explore our Council region's varied flora and fauna
The Role
This position is responsible for connecting patrons and visitors with the information and resources to enhance lifelong learning.
Responsibilities Include
- Assist library patrons and community members to source materials and information, borrow, reserve, renew and return library materials.
- Develop and deliver programs and services to the community, including but not limited to storytelling, school holiday programs, housebound services, class visits and related activities/events.
- File/store all library stock correctly to ensure resources are easily accessible.
- Collect payments for library services and products.
- Operate and assist patrons in the use of ICT equipment.
- Mend and repair library items.
- Actively promote library resources to the community regularly.
- Perform, as directed, other duties that are within the limits of the incumbents’ skill, competence and training.
Qualifications and experience
- Successful completion of Year 10 or equivalent experience in a similar field.
Selection criteria
- Demonstrated numeracy, written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated customer service experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of computer hardware and software programs.
How to apply
- Download and read the position description.
- Attach a cover letter and resume.
- Submit your application by following the process on this page.
Northern Grampians Shire Council is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe workplace that embraces and values child safety.
