- $69,746.76 per annum (pro rata) plus Superannuation
- Permanent Part Time 15.16 hrs per week
- Be part of amazing Library team
Hume City Council is one of Australia’s fastest growing and culturally diverse councils. We put the customer and our community at the centre of all that we do, ensuring our services are efficient and accessible.
As a Library Officer you will contribute to the provision of high quality library services that meet the educational, recreational and information needs of the diverse Hume community by providing a high level of customer service and supporting the professional presentation of library facilities.
What you’ll be doing:
- Undertake regular direct customer service duties, including regular evening and weekend shifts.
- Issue and return all formats promptly and efficiently.
- Register new library members and issue replacement cards.
- Perform reconciliation of branch cash takings in accordance with Council procedures.
- Troubleshoot library computers and Hardware as appropriate.
- Ensure that opening and closing procedures are correctly implemented when rostered at the beginning or end of the day.
- Assist Librarians with collection maintenance as directed.
- Withdraw stock in accordance with collection management procedures.
- Promote library resources and programs as part of branch outreach activities.
- Work as part of the larger team to provide relevant, attractive and well maintained collections for the community.
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role:
- Successful completion of Year 10.
- Experience in a Public Library or similar ebvironment.
- Excellent demonstrated written and oral communication skills with an ability to engage people from diverse backgrounds.
- Excellent Customer Service skills with an ability to deal with difficult customers and present a positive Council image.
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use a variety of computer hardware and software with an ability to instruct customers with various IT requirements.
- Demonstrated experience and sills in facilitating programs within library setting.
- Ability to develop working relationships with staff and work together in a team environment.
Why Hume City Council?
A leader in local government, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative work environment that is guided by our values:
We’re better, every day: We give things a go and value progress over perfection. We have permission to go for it and are expected to reflect and learn.
We’re in it together: At Hume, everyone matters. We Welcome and include all. Respect and safety are expected.
We show up: We empower and trust others and own our work. We rise to the challenges and are expected to do what we say we will.
All for Hume: We strive to achieve our best for the Hume Community. We are proud and passionate about working towards better outcomes and expect they are at the centre of everything we do.
We offer a competitive salary package, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
A child safe organisation and an equal opportunity employer. Council encourages people of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
All candidates will be required to undertake background and probity checks including Reference Checks, Working with Children Check, and a Criminal Record Check.
