Library Assistant - Permanent full time & part time (12hours/week)
Job No: COR1402 | Location: Ryde
- An exciting opportunity to be part of a small, friendly and dynamic team
- High level customer service role and extensive involvement in programs for children
- Permanent, full time and part time positions based at North Ryde Library
About the City of Ryde Library Service
The City of Ryde library service comprises of five branches at Ryde, North Ryde, Eastwood, West Ryde and Gladesville as well as a significant online library. Our libraries are places of social inclusion where members of our community borrow items for leisure and lifelong learning, learn about new technology, participate in activities, attend children’s and adults’ programs and carry out study and research for school assignments or business projects. They are lively, busy places and serve a culturally diverse customer base.
About the Role
Library Assistants are our front line customer service staff and work in all areas of the library. They are passionate about giving back to the community. These are significant roles in the North Ryde Library which provide valuable support to the Team Leader in regards to collection maintenance and team communication as well as a variety of tasks which range from assisting customers with library technology, Reader Advisory services, leading children’s activities such as rhyme-time and after school activities and school holiday programs and maintaining a safe, neat, welcoming library.
In addition, North Ryde Library houses an extensive Toy Library, located in a newly refurbished children’s zone of the library. The library staff regularly run an extensive suite of programs for children and adults.
The part-time position is 12 hours per week and the hours will be as follows:
- Tuesday – 9 am – 1.30 pm
- Thursday – 9.30 am – 1:30 pm
- Saturday - 9.30 am – 1 pm
Please note that all full time positions also involve regular rostered evening and weekend shifts.
Your commencing rate of pay will be from between $61,709.67 - $66,014.99 (pro rata for the part time role) plus Superannuation, subject to your library qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible to participate in the Council’s Rostered Day Off system (full time position only).
About You
You will have exceptional customer service skills and enthusiasm to help our diverse range of public library users whether it be finding a book or troubleshooting technology. In addition you should have:
- Completion of Library qualifications (minimum Certificate III in Library and Information Services)
- Exceptional teamwork skills with proven experience to also work independently
- Adaptable approach to tasks with the ability to prioritise and multi-task
- Experience in conducting activities and programs for children
- An enthusiasm for technology and the ability to assist customers in the use of library technologies such as printing, scanning, use of online resources and apps.
Note: This is a Child Related position and employment is subject to verification of the Working With Children Check status. The cost of obtaining a WWC clearance is at the applicant's expense.
Culture & Benefits
- Commitment to providing opportunities for work/life balance
- For full-time position: Work 37.5 hours and enjoy a rostered day off approximately every 3 weeks
- Long service leave after 5 years, accrued monthly
- 18 weeks of paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- 3 extra grant days at Christmas to ensure you have time to enjoy the holiday
- Annual performance reviews and Award increases
- Opportunity to sign up as a fitness passport member
- Various health & well-being initiatives (e.g., flu vaccinations, skin checks, etc.)
How to Apply
Apply Now using our fast, easy to use on-line application process. In addition to answering the questions shown below the job advertisement, this position requires you to attach your resume to complete the application process. Please note you are not required to submit a cover letter or a statement addressing selection criteria.
Interested? Like to know more? Please see the Position Description for more information or call the Team Leader, North Ryde Library, Jessica Zhang, on 0479 176 806 for a confidential discussion.
Closing Date: Friday 30th August at 11.30 pm | APPLY on Council Website
City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety