City of Rockingham
Library Assistant (Weekends)

Posted: 22 Oct
Closes: 23 Nov

Description

Permanent
Part-time (7 - 14 hours per fortnight, weekends only)

The City of Rockingham is located 40km south of the Perth CBD and is one of the fastest growing local governments in the south metropolitan area.  We are responsible for the provision and delivery of high quality services, facilities and events that meet or exceed community expectations.  Providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is important to us and we are committed to employing team members who share the City’s Values of Recognition, Ethics, Service, Professional Development, Empowerment, Communication and Teamwork – RESPECT.  These Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at the City.

Based at Safety Bay Library and Warnbro Community Library, you will assist with the delivery of an efficient and effective library and information service to the Rockingham community.  This may include working at our other libraries from time to time.

This role involves a variety of duties with a strong focus on providing exceptional customer service and an opportunity to develop new skills.

You will have previous experience in a busy customer service environment and good computer literacy skills, with a passion for learning new programs. You are able to cope under pressure and prioritise tasks efficiently. You communicate effectively with a diverse range of people of all ages and backgrounds.

To be considered for this role, you must address the following selection criteria as part of your application:

  1. Effective customer service skills and demonstrated experience in a busy customer service environment
  2. A keen interest in technology including web searching, general troubleshooting and social media tools
  3. Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages
  4. General interest in reading and literature and in promoting literacy within the community

We are offering a gross salary of $63,871 per annum (pro-rata) and 11.5% superannuation with the option to co-contribute up to 5%

An information package, including the position description, is available on our website.

Applications are open until the City receives a suitable pool of potential candidates.  This means applications will close without notice so, if you are interested, please submit an online application via our website, as soon as possible.

 

This process may be used to fill future similar permanent or fixed-term positions that may become available in the City during the next 12 months.

If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment Team via email at jobs@rockingham.wa.gov.au or phone 08 9528 0333.

The City of Rockingham encourages applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds, including First Nations people, people living with disability and people who speak a first language other than English.