Library Assistant (Part Time)
Banana Shire Council
Part time
$40.43 per hour
We currently have an opportunity for a Part Time Library Assistant in Biloela
Library Assistant (Part Time)
Providing a high-quality Library and Information Service that is responsive to community needs and provides for the information, recreational and cultural needs of the Banana Shire communities.
This role will be fully integrated with the operations of the library with duties including but are not limited to:
Key Responsibilities
- Provide quality customer service to all library users
- Provide information and reference assistance to library users with the use of the online catalogue, public access computers and library collections
- Shelve library items and maintain the physical appearance of the library
- Process library materials, including cataloguing, loans, branch exchange and contribute to the development and maintenance of the library database
- Maintain and repair library materials
- Assist with the planning and implementation of promotional and marketing activities and events
- Manage inter-library loans
- Monitor stock levels and advise appropriate staff if ordering required.
- Conduct outreach sessions, including First Five Forever sessions, school visits, school holiday activities, book clubs and library tours
- Ensure the library is properly secured at closing time
- Request inter-library loans and maintain the collection as required
- Assist with the development and maintenance of Local History Collections
- Assist in the supervision of trainees, volunteers and work experience students as required
- Prepare and process financial transactions eg banking
- Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
- Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information
- Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position eg. timesheets
- Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
- Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
- Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training
To be suitable for this role, you will have:
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise initiative
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise workloads
- Good understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices
- Current “Working with Children Check” Blue Card
- Queensland C class drivers licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)
Desirable:
- Certificate III in Library and Information Services and/or equivalent relevant experience, or the willingness to undertake and complete such a qualification
This is a great opportunity for an individual who has experience in collaborative teamwork, strong conflict resolution skills, a friendly and approachable nature along with sound interpersonal and communication skills.
Our Information Pack includes details about the role and how to apply. Visit www.banana.qld.gov.au or call (07) 4992 9500 for further information.
If you are interested in learning what our Shire has to offer, please read / download our Information Pack or visit our website!