Library Assistant Casuals (4 Positions)

Job No: KSC82

Location: Stuarts Point & South West Rocks

Employment Status: Casual

No. of Vacancies: 4

Closing Date: 13 Oct 2017 CST

Objective of the Department

To meet the Community Vision of – We live in a community that provides opportunity for all, to prosper in an environment that supports well-being, connectedness and access to resources the community wants and needs; and the community values of being healthy, being wealthy, being safe and being sociable.

Community Engagement provides cemeteries, library services, youth services, community safety, aboriginal services, public relations, events management, heritage issues, donations and contributions to community groups, and customer services. Building a strong community is a key outcome for Council. Community wellbeing is influenced by participation in cultural and recreation activities, access to facilities and community information. Engaging all parts of our diverse community is the focus for the Community Engagement team.

Objective of the Position

These positions, reporting to the Team Leader Library, involves working as part of the team in providing consistent high quality customer service at library service points mainly at Stuarts Point and South West Rocks.  These positions are essentially casual relief for Stuarts Point and South West Rocks libraries, however you would also be trained for opportunity to back fill at Kempsey.  As a casual Library Assistant you will provide high level of customer service to all community members visiting our facility, all aspects of circulation and readers’ assistance including afternoon shifts and weekend work. Participating in day to day operational functions, the successful candidate will provide support to the deliverables of their designated location.

• Department/Unit: Community Engagement/ Library
• Salary: $34.17 per hour inclusion of loading (plus 9.5% Super)

 The successful applicant will have:

• Good foundation of skills in public library services
• Strong customer service skills and experience
• Higher School Certificate or equivalent
• Current Class C Driver’s License
• Ability to participate as an effective team member
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written)
• Availability across our spread of opening hours

  For more information regarding these roles please contact Angie Meers on 6566 3210

Application Closing Date: 8.30am Friday 13 October 2017

How To Apply 

For further information please contact Human Resources on 6566 3200 or emailing jobs@kempsey.nsw.gov.au.

Please note that Kempsey Shire Council assesses all applications based on merit.  Should a suitable candidate be identified, Kempsey Shire Council reserves the right to close this recruitment process prior to the advertised date.  Due to the volume of applications received, only those candidates deemed to be suitable will be offered an interview.

 Download the:  POSITION DESCRIPTION (PDF)

                          Job Application Information (PDF)

                          MIDROC Capability Framework (PDF)

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