Library Assistant - Permanent Part Time (20 Hours)

SALARY: $631.47 - 721.50 pw + Super

Work Type: Permanent Part Time

Location: Camden Libraries - Camden, Narellan and Oran Park

• Enjoy a 20 hour working week (5 x 4 hours shifts between Monday to Saturday)
• Ample free parking onsite, close to shops
• Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options
• Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development.

Come join an organisation with endless opportunities, where people choose to work because they are inspired by the chance to shape, influence and grow a community.

Are you an enthusiastic, motivated and passionate Library professional looking to have a direct impact on your community? If so, we are looking for talented Library Assistants to support our rapidly growing library services in our professional, friendly, and dynamic team. Our Camden Libraries are a highly valued service within in the local community.

You will work from multiple state-of-the-art facilities, in a programs based environment that includes alternative lending collections, in a truly customer-focused workplace

Don’t miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

Essential:

• Higher School Certificate and or equivalent
• Demonstrated work experience in a customer service environment
• Demonstrated experience in marketing and promotional activities
• Basic knowledge of social networking tools and how they apply to the library
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound computer literacy and proficiency
• General knowledge of library policies and practices
• Ability to effectively organise and prioritize workloads
• Ability to work as part of a team environment with a customer focus
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment including new technologies
• Demonstrated ability to apply EEO and WHS principles
• Drivers Licence & Working with Children Check
• Ability to work flexible hours and locations, including nights and weekends as per roster.

Desirable:

• Completed or undertaking Certificate 3 in Library and Information Services or equivalent
• Demonstrated work experience in a public library
• Demonstrated experience in the presentation of children’s programs

Note: “The above position has been identified as a Child-Related position under the Child Protection laws in NSW. Applicants will be required to obtain / hold a Working With Children Check. For more information visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian: https://ocg.nsw.gov.au/working-children-check. Prohibited Persons are not eligible to apply.”

Further Information: Wendy Wilkins, Team Leader Library Services, (02) 4645 5637

Closing Date for above position: 09/12/2024