Library Officer
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Closing date: 31/10/2024 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Location: Mudgee
Department: Library
Employment type: Full-Time
Are you passionate about public libraries, and looking to kickstart your career, or for a new challenge? Join us at the Mid-Western Regional Council Library!
What we are looking for:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Library Officer to join us in the library team. As part of your role you will contribute towards providing the community with a comprehensive, up-to-date and accessible library service that enables members to fulfil their information, leisure, learning and cultural needs.
As the Mid-Western Region continues to grow and prosper at a steady rate, Council now employs over 400 staff members. This exciting opportunity is a full-time permanent position.
The salary range being offered for this full-time position is $2,202.00 - $2,476.50 gross per fortnight plus superannuation which equates to an annual salary of $57,252 - $64,389 gross plus superannuation (dependent on skills, qualifications and experience).
The Mid-Western Region is located in the Central Tablelands of NSW, just over 3 hours from Sydney. With it being one of regional NSW's fastest-growing areas, Mudgee provides many reasons to relocate with great lifestyle benefits and the opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. The region's community is welcoming and friendly, which is why the region has become a popular location for tree changers who have had enough of traffic jams, congestion and long work hours.
Key Accountabilities:
- Undertake rostered shifts on a regular basis at any branch of the Mid-Western Regional Council Library service.
- Deliver high quality customer and information services by assisting members to access library resources, services, and programs, both in the library and online.
- Assist and instruct members with use of library systems and technology, equipment, and facilities.
- Undertake circulation operations across all branches including reservations, inter-branch requests, interlibrary-loans, overdue items, and shelving.
- Assist with item processing such as labelling, covering, repair and maintenance.
- Maintain item and membership records in the library management system and perform basic cataloguing as required.
- Contribute to the delivery of programs and outreach activities as appropriate.
- Support promotional and marketing activities and events and contribute to readers’ advisory initiatives.
- Participate in team meetings to foster team collaboration, learning and knowledge sharing.
- Assist with the training of casual staff, volunteers and work experience students as required.
- Undertake other relevant duties and project work as directed in accordance with the employee’s range of skills, competence, training and/or experience.
- Actively promote and demonstrate the core values and behavioral requirements of the Workplace Environment Statement.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Higher School Certificate and/or demonstrated equivalent experience
- Working with Children Check.
- Demonstrated literacy and numeracy skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of staff, customers, and vendors.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and commitment to delivering high quality customer service.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and perform well under pressure.
- Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently with minimal supervision.
- Physical ability to carry out tasks and duties required.
- Capacity to work flexible hours at any branch of the Mid-Western Regional Council Library service, including evenings and weekends as per roster.
- Understanding of workplace health and safety responsibilities and a commitment to attending relevant WHS training.
- Class “C” Drivers Licence, with willingness to operate the Mobile Library on occasion.
- Some experience with readers’ advisory and sourcing information with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Involvement in promotional activities and marketing initiatives.
Please note - you must address the selection criteria contained in the online questionnaire for your application to be considered.
Mid-Western Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. Applicants must be eligible to work in Australia to apply for any positions at Council.
Further information can be obtained from:
Sam Sheppeard-Boros, Acting Manager Library Services (02) 6378 2740
Ivan di Fede or Kim Stanton, HR Officers (02) 6378 2752
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