Library Technician - Casual

Indigo Shire Council; Shire of Indigo; Presencial; AUD 32 000 - 44 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Flexible working arrangements

Training and career progression

Parental leave

Social club

Employee assistance program

Resumo da oferta

Indigo Shire Council is seeking a casual Library Technician to support multiple library branches in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern. You will assist with library services, access to digital resources and community programs while helping with day-to-day operations.

The role focuses on welcoming spaces, customer service, and flexible support across locations, with emphasis on inclusion and community engagement.

Qualificações

• Customer service experience in public library settings.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Flexible approach to changing priorities.
• Qualification in Library and Information Services or relevant library experience.
• Excellent search skills across multiple platforms and databases.
• Ability to communicate with a broad range of community members.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver friendly and professional customer service to library users.
• Assist patrons with borrowing, returns, memberships and enquiries.
• Help patrons access library resources and online services and technology.
• Support the delivery of library programs and activities for children, young people and adults.
• Assist with maintaining and promoting library collections.
• Contribute to creating safe, welcoming and inclusive library environments.

Conhecimentos

Customer service

Communication

Flexible approach

Library Info Services

Database search skills

Community liaison

Formação académica

Library qualification or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Indigo Shire Council is located in picturesque North East Victoria, amidst Australia's most significant collection of historic towns, with offices in Beechworth, Yackandandah, Rutherglen and Chiltern. Blend your career with a regional lifestyle by enjoying the food, wine, history, natural landscapes, sports, and hobbies on offer.Indigo Shire Council offers a dynamic workplace where you can make a real difference in our vibrant rural community.We prioritise your growth with ongoing professional development and offer flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

Indigo Shire Council is seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused individual to join our Library team as a Casual Library Technician. Working across our library branches, you'll play an important role in creating welcoming, inclusive spaces and providing customer service to community members of all ages.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will assist with library services, support community programs, help patrons access digital resources and technology, and contribute to the day-to-day operation of our libraries.

About the role

In this role you will:

• Deliver friendly and professional customer service to library users.
• Assist patrons with borrowing, returns, memberships and enquiries.
• Help community members access library resources, online services and technology.
• Support the delivery of library programs and activities for children, young people and adults.
• Assist with maintaining and promoting library collections.
• Contribute to creating safe, welcoming and inclusive library environments.

About you

You will have the following skills, qualifications, experience:

• Customer Service, ability to relate to and understand the needs of thepublic and liaise with in a courteous and professional manner
• Sound written and oral communication skills
• Ability to have a flexible approach to work and changing priorities.
• Qualification in Library and Information Services or similar or relevantlibrary experience
• Excellent search skills across multiple platforms and databases
• Ability tocommunicate with a broad range of community members

Mandatory Checks and Pre-employment Requirements

• 2 x Reference Checks
• Current Driver's License
• National Police Check
• Working With Children Check

Interested?

For further details, refer to the position description attached or contact Lauren Kelly, Acting Coordinator Creative Communitiesfor a confidential discussion on 03 5728 8***.

Discover more about our beautiful region by exploring thetownships of Rutherglen, Beechworth, Yackandandah and Chiltern.

Applications close Sunday 1 November 2026 at 5pm - shortlisting may commence before the close date.

Indigo Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support, or access requirement, we encourage you to inform us through your application or email **********@indigoshire.vic.gov.au.

Why Choose Indigo Shire Council?

We are deeply committed to our Purpose of Making Life Better in Indigo Shireby prioritising our community’s needs at every level. Our Values of being safe and supported, committed and having integrity, being collaborative and open, and being strategic and professional create a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered. Our work is highly dynamic and our workplace thrives on flexibility, offering you the opportunity to shape your professional journey in line with your unique needs and aspirations.

We offer:

• Flexible Working Arrangements: We recognise that flexible working arrangements can assist employees in maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Flexible working arrangements offered to our staff include, revised starting and finishing times, part time hours, working from home and time in lieu.
• Training, Development and Career Progression Opportunities: We provide training opportunities for career growth through internal and external programs.
• Parental Leave: Permanent full time or part time employees are entitled to generous parental leave provisions including primary, secondary and grandparent leave.
• Social Club Membership: The Social Club creates opportunities for staff to interact with each other. Employees can join the social club and enjoy access to a wide range of social and recreational activities and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program: A free confidential offsite counselling program is available for employees and their immediate family members (living in the employee's household) to use at any time during or outside work hours.