The Hills Shire Council

Library Traineeship – Up to 18 Months

We have an exciting opportunity for a Library Traineeship at our Castle Hill Library. This is a great opportunity to learn on the job whilst studying a Cert III in Library and Information Services. This role will see you learning and delivering a range of Council and Library services, assisting customers with enquiries, processing payments and transactions while working in a team environment.

Candidates who have completed a traineeship or qualification above Certificate II in Library Studies or associated fields are NOT eligible to apply for this position.

Working with us:
At The Hills Shire Council, we live our values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Leadership and Safety through the work that we perform for the Community. We are committed to an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace culture where our people and customers feel respected and valued. Council also prides itself on being a Child Safe Organisation that is committed to promoting the health, safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in our community.

What this role looks like:
• Deliver accurate information to customers in a timely manner, enhancing customer satisfaction.
• Effectively and efficiently process a range of applications, transactions and payments for both Council and Library.
• Undertake day to day operations in the Library Branches as rostered including evenings and weekends.
• Participate in the delivery of Library programs and activities.

What are we seeking in applicants:
• Must have full Australian working rights to be considered for this position
• HSC or equivalent
• Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
• High Level written and verbal communication skills

Benefits of working with us:
Temporary up to 18 months, full time, Salary: from $384.30 - $780.40 per week (dependent on how many years out of school) + Superannuation + free on-site undercover parking and rostered days off, Aquatic and Fitness membership discounts and free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Next steps:
Please review the Position Description available on Council’s Careers Page, Careers | The Hills Shire Council, by 5pm on 21 April 2025. As applications will be processed upon receipt, early submission is encouraged.

People with disabilities, who meet the selection criteria, are encouraged to apply. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made or if you need any other assistance with submitting your application, please feel free to contact the HR team at hr@thehills.nsw.gov.au

Offers of employment will be subject to following pre-employment checks: Psychometric Testing, Reference Checks, Identity Check, Medical checks (including Drug and Alcohol Screening), Working With Children (where applicable), and Criminal History. We assess applications on merit and suitability related to the inherent requirements of the position. Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.