Library Assistants | Tweed Heads Area

Arts Northern Rivers; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional library organization is seeking Library Assistants to support library services at the Tweed Heads branch. The positions involve maintaining collections, facilitating programs, and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a client service focus. This is a part-time role with two positions available, offering $31.80 per hour plus superannuation.

Benefits

Long service leave after 5 years

Access to Health & Wellbeing programs

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to meet patrons' needs.
• Experience in cash handling is preferred.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining library collections.
• Facilitate children's programs and activities.
• Communicate effectively with library patrons.

Skills

Client service focus

Good interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

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.

About the Positions:

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming space for all? Richmond Tweed Regional Library (RTRL) is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Library Assistants.

We’re excited to offer two permanent part-time positions, each for 14 hours per week.

These positions will be primarily based at our Tweed Heads branch; however, the roles may require you to work at different locations throughout your employment.

As a Library Assistant with Richmond Tweed Regional Library (RTRL), you will play a vital role in delivering high quality service to library patrons. You will be part of a multi-skilled team, providing support across the organisation as needed. Your main responsibilities will include assisting in maintaining and providing access to library collections, facilitating children’s programs, communicating effectively with patrons and using automated information systems and databases.

What we can offer you:

• Long service leave after 5 years of service.
• Salary from $31.80 per hour, plus superannuation.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance 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:

• Client service focus
• Good interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills
• Good numeracy, literacy, accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in cash handling

Contact: If you would like to know more about these opportunities, please contact Alana Choice, Tweed Area Librarian, on [phone].

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 may include, health assessments, 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.

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.