Library Clerk
Closing Date: 08/04/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Part Time
Location: Administration Office
Job Category: Community Services and Development
Broome is one of the most stunning places in Australia. It has magnificent beaches and a natural environment that boasts desirable lifestyles, active and dynamic cultural, sporting and social scenes, with all the features and benefits of a small town!
At the Shire of Broome our people are fundamental to our success. We are focused on creating an inclusive workplace with the right people in the right roles, who are proactive, empowered and appropriately rewarded.
We strive to be a workplace filled with employees who live and breathe our values of PEARLS (Proactive, for Everyone, Accountable, Respectful, Listening, Sustainable).
Job Description
About the Position:
Are you passionate about books, organisation, and creating a welcoming space for the community? This is your chance to be part of something meaningful!
The Shire of Broome is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Library Clerk to join our team on a part-time basis. If you love helping people, keeping things in order, and making the library an inviting place for all, we’d love to hear from you!
The Library Clerk will be responsible for:
Ensure effective, timely, cost effective and high-quality library services for the Shire, which includes, among other things:
- Enrol new members and ascertain adequate identification of prospective borrowers, input data to create borrower records, maintenance of borrower database, processing overdue notifications via phone, email and SMS.
- Assists members with their enquires either in person, by telephone, or email including bibliographic searches on the Library database and through internet searching
- Issue, return and reserve library materials via the library management system
- Assist in maintaining library facilities to a high standard - shelve library material, maintain shelf order and maintain the Library’s physical appearance
- Assist clientele with basic computer and internet usage, including accessing e-resources and databases from personal devices.
- Prepare, promote and deliver allocated programs and events in the library and as outreach.
- Financial transactions including cash handling and EFTPOS
- Create and maintain displays, public noticeboards and community information resources.
- Undertake all required library administration and maintenance of relevant records, as allocated by the Library Coordinator. This may include inter-library loans, preparation of items for loan, stationary orders etc.
Various ad hoc duties to support and assist the wider team as required. Implement and deliver on all priorities as determined and directed by the library coordinator.
A full position description can be found here: Library Clerk
This is part-time, permanent position. Span of hours Monday - Saturday. 25 Hours a week
About You:
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Current unrestricted “C” class national drivers licence
- Developed customer service skills
- Developed computing/digital skills
- Well-developed communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal).
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
- The ability to work non-office hours
- Current Working with Children Card
Desirable:
- Previous experience with an automated library system
- Knowledge of SLWA, the State Library of West Australian Library Services and systems
- Developing research and analytical skills to search for resources and assist in problem solving
- Developing knowledge of program development in a library setting
Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, give us a call to talk further. Our recruitment process considers both technical and cultural fit, and how our development program can support individuals to grow into roles. You may just be the right candidate for this or another position at the Shire of Broome.
Desired Skills and Experience
Benefits:
Working for the Shire of Broome means you will enjoy:
- $76,019 base salary per annum (pro rata)
- In addition to base salary there are generous allowances ($6,214) and employer matched superannuation.
- Leave entitlements well above industry minimums, including additional annual leave.
- Salary sacrifice options for rental assistance, mortgage interest and more.
- Family Membership to the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre.
- A comprehensive Wellness Program including discounts on local services such as Pilates and Yoga.
- An active and engaging social club.
The Shire of Broome is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume that best demonstrates your suitability for this position, as well as your ability to meet the requirements of the role.
Job Applications are to be submitted through Shire’s website at https://www.broome.wa.gov.au/Council/Join-the-Shire-of-Broome-Team/Current-Vacancies
For more information contact People and Culture on 08 9191 3456 or hr@broome.wa.gov.au.
Application Deadline:
Applications for this position are to be received no later than 4:00pm Tuesday, 9 April 2025.
The Shire of Broome reserves the right to close an advertisement early should a suitable pool of candidates be received. This means the vacancy may close without notice. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible. Canvassing of Councillors will disqualify.
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