Library Officer Blackwater Casual

Work Type: Casual

Location: Blackwater

Department: Communities 

Remuneration: Stream A, Level 2: $45.91 per hour

Central Highlands Regional Council is currently seeking a casual Library Officer to join the Blackwater Library team.

This position will support the team by providing efficient and effective public library services in alignment with the Library’s Strategy and Action Plan. We are looking for someone who is excited to provide our Blackwater community excellence in customer service, library operations and community development and events. This role will also be responsible for preparing, planning for and running the weekly Blackwater story time. 

If you are looking for a rewarding role, on a casual basis, where you can work with and give back to your community, we want to hear from you! 

In this busy role, you will support the organisation by:

• Provide a high-level customer service to members and visitors to the library.
• Maintain the library database and assist with collection development and management, including circulating resources, stock rotations and Inter-library loans within the library.  
• Undertake tasks such as internal mail sorting, writing library documents, customer receipting and banking, monthly statistics and monitoring of facilities.
• Assist in the marketing of library events, programs and services. 
• Support the community to build capacity and partner with community to support local initiatives.
• Assist with the delivery of library events, programs and services.  

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to possess:

• Competency in a wide range of Microsoft programs, with demonstrated technology skills and ability to confidently operate a range of apps, software and technology equipment. 
• Demonstrated customer service skills with the ability to confidently and actively engage with customers, including those with a diverse background.  
• Previous experience in customer service, library and/or related disciplines. 
• Above and beyond approach to teamwork, customer service and community support. 
• Minimum of Queensland C class provisional driver’s licence. 
• Queensland Working with Children Blue Card, or ability to obtain prior to commencement.

If this sounds like you, apply now!

Working for Central Highlands Regional Council has its benefits.

We are a progressive region, committed in creating opportunities for all. We welcome forward thinking individuals who are focused on continuous improvement, a sustainable future and understand the valuable role we play in investing in our regional community.

BELOW BENEFITS ARE FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES. 

Benefits Include:

• A generous superannuation scheme – up to 19.75% for employees contributing 6% (conditions apply)
• Annual uniform allocation
• Payroll deductions and salary sacrifice options
• Wages paid fortnightly
• Employee Assistance Program

To apply for this position:

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from diverse backgrounds.

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To be considered for this position, please include the following documents:

1. A cover letter outlining your motivation for applying for this position
2. Your resume detailing your career history relevant for this position

Applicants who are progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process will be invited to participate in a shortlisting process.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be appointed to a permanent position, you must be an Australian citizen, or have permanent residency status, or hold a visa permitting you to work in Australia permanently. If you have a visa permitting you to work temporarily in Australia, you may be appointed to a position on a temporary basis, providing the work complies with the conditions of your visa.

The pre-employment checks relevant to this position include:

• Right to Work in Australia
• Criminal History Check
• Working with Children check
• Reference and qualification checks

For a confidential discussion, please contact a member of the Recruitment Team on 1300 242 686 during business hours or register your application by submitting your cover letter and resume.

Applications close: Monday 15 July 2024 at 8.00 am