Casual Library Assistant - Customer Service Desk

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 a casual library assistant 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. 

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
• WWC Clearance

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

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 harbour view work locations
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees or fortnightly RDO’s for outdoor employees
• Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
• Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
• A holistic health and well-being program offering exercise classes, flu vaccinations, skin checks, and a touch football team
• Health and Well-being programs for all employees such as Yoga, Pilates, Kick 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 government events, training and planning sessions
• Access to corporate social events at picturesque harbour locations
• Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways

CASUAL Hourly Rate: $38.00 to $44.42 ph (Incl. Casual Loading) + 11.5% super 

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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: 23 August 2024 - 11.30pm 

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.