Library Assistant

Council Jobs; Ballina Shire; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Health & Wellbeing Programs

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Richmond Tweed Regional Library is seeking a customer‑focused Library Assistant to join the Ballina team on a casual pool basis. You will support library operations, assist customers, run children’s programs, and help maintain access to collections using automated information systems and databases.

The role requires strong communication and teamwork, with opportunities for training, development, and health and wellbeing programs.

Qualifications

• Higher School Certificate or equivalent.
• Australian Citizenship or appropriate VISA to work in Australia.
• Current Class C Drivers License.
• NSW Working with Children Check.
• Good interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
• Good numeracy, literacy, accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participating in process and service improvements in the team.
• Using automated information systems and databases.
• Communicating effectively with library patrons to meet information needs.
• Contributing to promotion, programs and other related activities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Numeracy

Education

Higher School Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Databases

Job description

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special.

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.

Shape your future. Serve your Community. Belong to something bigger.

About this Position:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer‑focused Library Assistant (2337)) to join our Ballina team on a casual basis as part of our Casual Pool.

As a Library Assistant with Richmond Tweed Regional Library, you will play a key role in delivering high‑quality services to library patrons. Working within a multi‑skilled team, you will support a range of library operations, including maintaining and providing access to library collections, facilitating children’s programs, assisting customers, and using automated information systems and database

What We can offer you:

• Attractive salary from $41.3394 per hour plus (includes casual loading)
• Employee Assistance and Health & Wellbeing Programs.
• Training and development opportunities.

What we trust you to deliver:

• Participating in process and service improvements projects in the team.
• Using automated information systems and databases.
• Communicating effectively with library patrons to meet their information needs.
• Contribute to promotion, programs and other related activities.
• Create a working environment where safety and wellbeing are priorities for all.

What you will need to be successful:

• Higher School Certificate or equivalent.
• Australian Citizenship or appropriate VISA to work in Australia.
• Current Class C Drivers License.
• NSW Working with Children Check.
• Good interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
• Good numeracy, literacy, accuracy and attention to detai

Casual hours as required

Salary:

A salary range from $33.0714 to (Grade 5 Entry) hour + casual loading and superannuation

Conditions of Employment:

Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening:

Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that mayinclude health assessments (such as functional fitness, audio, chest x-ray, spirometry, drug testing), validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

Working with Children Check:

In accordance with the requirement for 'Working with Children' anyone starting a new, paid job in child-related work must apply for the Working with Children Check (WWCC). This is a requirement for this position and it is the responsibility of the successful applicant to have undertaken the WWCC and the 'Clearance to Work with Children' provided to Council prior to commencement. For further information on how to apply please refer to the Office of Children's Guardian website.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.