Library Assistant - Customer Service Desk

Library Assistant - Customer Service Desk

Part Time - 14.25 hours per week

Hourly Rate: $27.55 to $32.21 ph + 10% super + transport allowance

Stanton Library is a quality customer focused library service located in a beautiful park setting near a busy CBD, close to public transport and recreational facilities. There is currently an exciting opportunity for a motivated Library Assistant to join the supportive team at Stanton Library.

We are currently seeking temporary library assistants to work on the customer service desk at Stanton Library, assisting library borrowers with a wide variety of tasks such as lending, returning and renewing library items, new memberships, basic enquiries and the use of library equipment. This position would suit a library studies student or recent graduate looking to obtain experience in a professional workplace. 

Available Shifts are as follows: 

Part Time Role - 14.25 hours per week 

Monday 8.45am-1pm

Wednesday 5pm-8.15pm

Friday 2pm-5pm

Saturday 9.45am-1.30pm

Availability for shifts across the full range of Library opening hours will be highly regarded.

Essential Criteria 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Knowledge, interest and experience in the public library environment.
• Demonstrated proactive, problem solving approach
• Physical fitness and the ability to lift books and equipment using appropriate manual handling techniques.
• Knowledge of WHS & EEO principles and practice

Desirable

• Library Certificate/ Diploma or progress towards a qualification recognised for professional membership of ALIA.
• Experience in the provision of frontline library services and a demonstrated client focus.
• Knowledge of the Aurora Library Management System
• Vaccinated against COVID-19

Why work at North Sydney Council?

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.

North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:

• Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbor view work locations
• Excellent work life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor workers or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor workers
• Flexible working hours with access to Flexi time
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
• Health and Well-being programs for all employees such as Yoga, Pilates, Boxing
• Access to employee recognition and reward program
• Weekly fruit baskets
• Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
• Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
• Monetary Transport allowance
• Invitations to Local Govt events, training and planning sessions
• Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations

To view the Position Description, Click Here 

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter, resume and answer the selection criteria questions. 

It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application. It is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

In accordance with the requirements of this role, a National Police Clearance will be required as part of the Recruitment process.  

Closing Date: 08 June 2022 - 11.30pm

About Us

With a cohort of approximately 400 permanent (full time and part time) employees, we consider ourselves not too big, not too small - just right! At North Sydney Council we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams value the unique contribution each member makes, and genuinely strives towards making North Sydney Council a fun place to work! The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing. Our commitment to our staff at North Sydney Council is: To optimise employee performance in an enjoyable, safe, fair and equitable workplace

North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to  provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council  also adheres  to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.