Library Assistant - Branches (200365)
Casual
$40.57 to $44.53 Hourly + 11.5% Superannuation
RCC Officers' Level 1
A special place
At Redland City Council, you can help improve lives, while shaping your career in a truly special place. Situated on the stunning Redlands Coast, our team is creating an enriched, sustainable future for Redland City.
Here, every role matters … Together, we’re focused on serving our community. Join us so together we can improve the Redlands for today and tomorrow.
Your opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists within our Community and Customer Services Department for a casual Library Assistant. This role involves providing an exceptional customer service experience to library clients, supporting diverse public library services and activities to meet the information and educational needs of the library service's clients, and a committment to ensuring a supportive and safe working space for members of the public and staff.
For full details, take a look at the Position Description.
What you’ll bring
First and foremost, you’ll need to live and breathe our Values, as they are fundamental to the way we go about our work and the relationships we build.
Do you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills that allow you to provide positive, efficient and courteous service to clients? Do you have a proven history of being a team player who supports, encourages and works collaboratively to achieve goals? Do you have outstanding time management and organisational skills? We are looking for candidates who possess exceptional customer service skills and have experience providing services to a diverse range of clients. Additionally, you will have prior experience in the functioning of a public library service. If this sounds like you please apply now!
Why join us
We asked our people why they choose to work at Redland City Council. They say it’s about two things: feeling connected to the Redlands Coast as a truly special place and the incredible career and development opportunities at Council.
Here, you can:
- Improve lives, for today and tomorrow.
- Achieve, for the community and your career.
- Experience variety, and grow as a result.
- Find the right balance to bring the best you.
Visit our careers page to learn more and read the stories of our incredible people.
Eligibility
- Successful applicants will be asked to consent to a police check. Please note that people with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.
- To be eligible for employment, applicants must have the legal right to work in Australia.
Ready to join us
Applications will only be accepted through Council’s Web Recruitment system or through OURspace for current Council employees. Hard copy and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
To be considered, applicants must submit a:
- Cover letter (one page); and
- Current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements of this role. Please read the Position Description and resume-based application instructions before applying for this role.
RCC utilises a merit-based recruitment process which may include various testing methods, such as psychometric testing and requesting the submission of a short video application from candidates after the advertisement closes.
Specific information on the position (200365) can be obtained by contacting Alison Rogers on (07) 3829 8734. Applications for this position close at 11:59 p.m. Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on 26/07/2024.
At Redland City Council, we truly value the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our people. We’re focused on making Council an inclusive place, where everyone belongs and brings in new skills, diverse experiences and backgrounds that enable us to serve our community better.
Applications will not be accepted from a third party.
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