Library Officer

Closing date: 30/04/2024 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Location: Windsor NSW

Department: Arts and Culture

Employment type: Part-Time

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Part Time Role 8 hours per week / Friday 1pm-5pm at Windsor & Saturday 9am-1pm at Richmond
• $33 per hour + Super
• Discount Gym Membership

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

The Role

Reporting to Customer Services Librarian, and based in Windsor and Richmond, the purpose of this position is to participate in the delivery of responsive, high quality, friendly and efficient Library Services and programs.

About You

You will have obtained your Diploma of Library and Information Services (or an equivalent and relevant qualification supported by extensive experience). You will have an excellent public manner and the ability to communicate well with a wide range of people, as well as have previous experience working as part of a team with a customer focus.

Essential Criteria

• Diploma of Library and Information Services (or equivalent and relevant qualification supported by extensive experience)
• Working With Childrens Check
• Ability to determine customer needs and achieve quality outcomes
• Excellent public manner and ability to communicate well with a wide range of people
• Ability to carry out duties and responsibilities of the position with the minimum of supervision on a day to day basis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites and ability to become skilled with unfamiliar software and technology in general

Desirable Criteria

• Class C Drivers Licence
• Experience working in a public library

The Rewards

There are great benefits and opportunities to working with Hawkesbury Council, including:

• Sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Great working environment
• Flexible work arrangements
• Tertiary Education Assistance
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Long Service Leave
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Employee Performance Review and Planning System
• Corporate Rate Gym Membership - Oasis Leisure Centre
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family

To Apply

For further position details, including the selection criteria and how to apply, visit our website www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au or call Council’s People and Development Team on 02 4560 4***.

Applications close Tuesday 30 April 2024

Applicants who do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillors in relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant from this process.