Library Assistant – Systems Innovation

Careers at Council; Lane Cove; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Hybrid options for eligible roles

Annual performance reviews and salary 

Professional development

Employee wellness program

Close to shops and amenities

Job summary

Careers at Council in Lane Cove, NSW, is seeking a part-time library assistant to support customer service and library resource processing. The role involves assisting with processing and maintaining library collections to ensure quality service for patrons.

Successful candidates will have a Higher School Certificate or equivalent, strong communication skills, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. NSW Working with Children Check clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the provision of high-quality customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to refer matters to senior staff on duty as appropriate.
• Ability to work evening and weekend shifts as required.
• A current ‘Paid Worker – Working with Children Check’ Clearance (NSW).
• Previous public library experience.
• Demonstrated book and audiovisual processing skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the provision of quality customer service in the Lane Cove Libraries.
• Assist with the processing and maintenance of resources for Library collections.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

Prioritisation under pressure

Refer to senior staff

Evening/weekend shifts

Public library experience

Book/audiovisual processing

Education

Higher School Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Hours: Permanent Part Time, 22.5 hours per week

Salary: $41,652 - $43,731 per annum+ 12% superannuation

About the role

You will be responsible for contributing to the provision of quality customer service in the Lane Cove Libraries. You will be assisting with the processing and maintenance of resources for Library collections.

About you

• A Higher School Certificate or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to the provision of high-quality customer service.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks.
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to refer matters to senior staff on duty as appropriate.
• Ability to work evening and weekend shifts as required.
• A current ‘Paid Worker – Working with Children Check’ Clearance (NSW).
• Previous public library experience.
• Demonstrated book and audiovisual processing skills.

What we offer

We
are committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll have
access to:

• Flexible
  work arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles.
• Annual
  performance reviews and salary progression.
• Extensive
  professional development and training.
• Employee
  wellness program and discounted gym memberships.
• Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre.

About Council

Located
on the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with a
leafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to our
residents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowers
children, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

We
are a place where people genuinely care about their work and each other.
Inclusion and diversity are central to everything we do, and we welcome
applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and walks of life.

Salary range:

Salary: $41,652 - $43,731 per annum+ 12% superannuation

Council is an equal opportunity employer. Wereflect the community we serve and encourage applications from First Nationspeoples, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people fromculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Jillian Yau on (02) 9911 3***.