Georges River Council

Library Assistant

Georges River Council has an exciting opportunity for a Library Assistant to join our Cultural Engagement & Library Services team, based in Penshurst.

Georges River Libraries are a place where people come together to share ideas, knowledge and experiences. It's a place where they can go to relax and escape, learn and be inspired. 

The team is filled with talented and passionate individuals who are committed to working together and with the business to achieve its goals and objectives.  We take our values very seriously, and recognise our contributions benefit our people, and more broadly, the community. Our goal is to be the best at what we do and ensure Council is a great place to work.

 This role is primarily based at Penshurst Library and will involve other locations as required. 

About the Role

The Library Assistant role is to support the services and programs of the Library service by providing effective and efficient operation across the Council's libraries ensuring the strategic objectives of the organisation are achieved. 

In this role, you will provide directional and basic information services and to assist customers in locating desired materials, perform Loans Desk duties and assist in a wide variety of programs and events across the library service.

 What we Offer

• Permanent, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight 
• Full time salary from $60,079.84 - $69,609.92 per annum plus 11.5% superannuation (dependent on the skills, qualifications and relevant experience of the suitable candidate)
• 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging Options
• Sponsored Study Program
• Parental Leave and Support
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

The successful candidate will have

•  Current Class C Driver’s Licence – required for Library Assistant Support Services.
• High level of interpersonal and customer service skills and experience
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated high level computer literacy skills
• Experience working with diverse target groups
• Experience working in a library using an automated Library Management System

Desirable

• Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Studies or equivalent
• Experience in Event Support

If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the complete Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today. Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Penelope Revell, Team Leader Library Support Services on 02 9330 9312.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Wednesday, 19 March 2025, at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council aims to be a leading, people-focused organisation delivering outstanding results for our community and city. We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) in Australia to apply for this position.