Library Officer -Casual

Hawkesbury City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport option

On-Site Parking

Health and Wellbeing Program

Training and Development Opportunities

Employee Reward and Recognition

Social Club

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking a Casual Library Officer in Sydney to deliver friendly, high-quality library services and programs. Reporting to the Customer Service Librarian, you will assist readers with selections and promote reading across fiction and nonfiction.

The role requires a Diploma in Library and Information Services or equivalent, strong customer service, and comfort with digital tools. WWCC, NSW Driver's Licence, and background checks are required; on-site parking and a Fitness

Qualifications

• Diploma of Library and Information Services or equivalent.
• Proven ability to deliver quality customer service by determining customer needs.
• Confident with using digital, online technology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).
• Class C Drivers Licence.
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW.
• Background checks and medical declaration required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in delivery of responsive, high quality library services and programs.
• Provide Readers Advisory Service to promote fiction and nonfiction reading.
• Collaborate with Arts and Culture Branch to achieve goals.
• Support service improvements and adapt to change in a team environment.

Skills

Readers Advisory

Customer service

Digital literacy

Teamwork

Education

Diploma of Library and Information Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury City Council.

• Join a great team
• Casual position - Library Officer $46.39 per hour
• Fitness Passport option + On-Site Parking

Hawkesbury City Council is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800 square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together to deliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

Hawkesbury City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Customer Service Librarian, the purpose of this role is to participate in the delivery of responsive, high quality, friendly and efficient library services and programs and working collaboratively with colleagues in the Arts and Culture Branch to achieve goals.

About You

You will be able to provide a high-quality Readers Advisory Service to promote both fiction and nonfiction reading for the dual purposes of satisfying reader needs and advancing literacy skills.

• Diploma of Library and Information Services or equivalent and relevant qualification and experience working in a library
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality customer service by determining customer needs and achieving quality outcomes
• Confident and experienced with using digital, online technology
• Information research and retrieval skillsExcellent public manner and ability to communicate well with a wide range of people
• Ability to work as part of a team environment, contribute to service improvements and adapt to change
• Ability to carry out duties and responsibilities of the position with the minimum of supervision on a day-to-day basis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to become skilled with unfamiliar software and technology in general
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Class C Drivers Licence
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Successful applicants will be required to undergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

The Rewards

There are many benefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:

• Great working environment
• Health and Wellbeing Program
• Training and Development Opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition program
• Fitness Passport option
• Social Club - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their family