Library Assistant – Systems Innovation

Lane Cove Council; Lane Cove; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid options

Annual performance reviews

Professional development

Wellness program

Discount gym membership

Nearby shops and facilities

Job summary

Lane Cove Council in Lane Cove Library is seeking a part-time Library Assistant to support front-line customer service and assist with processing and maintaining library resources.

This on-site role requires teamwork, good communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Applicants should have a Higher School Certificate and a Working with Children Check, with previous library experience preferred.

Qualifications

• A Higher School Certificate or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Proven commitment to high-quality customer service.
• Ability to work in a team and under pressure.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Current 'Paid Worker – Working with Children Check' (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.
• Work with the Library Services team to support daily operations.
• Refer matters to senior staff on duty as appropriate.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation

Evening/weekend shifts

Working with Children Check

Library experience

Book/Audiovisual processing

Education

Higher School Certificate

Job description

Location: Lane Cove Library, Library Walk, Lane Cove

Department: Library

Employment type: Part-Time

Work Arrangement: On-site

Team: Library Services

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

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• 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

Weare committed to supporting our people to do their best work. You’ll haveaccess to:

• Flexiblework arrangements, including hybrid options for eligible roles.
• Annualperformance reviews and salary progression.
• Extensiveprofessional development and training.
• Employeewellness program and discounted gym memberships.
• Close to shops, cafes and the Lane Cove aquatic centre.

About Council

Locatedon the lower North Shore, Lane Cove is a vibrant, close-knit community with aleafy village atmosphere. We deliver best-value services and facilities to ourresidents while building a sustainable, inclusive future - one that empowerschildren, young people and families to feel safe and supported.

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

Further information regarding this role can be found in the Position Description or by contacting Jillian Yau on [phone].

Salary range

$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.