Bayside Council

Library Graduate

Library Graduate

• Our team Full time contract until May 2027, 35hrs per week
• Our team Commitment to customer service
• Our team Friendly and people-oriented team environment

Our team

At Bayside Council, we are committed to a positive, flexible and supportive workplace culture, where our people and customers feel respected and valued. We are proud to serve our community through operating with transparency, integrity and in the best interests of the Bayside community to deliver exceptional service.

Purpose of the role

The City Life directorate delivers personalised and public services to enhance community life, including family, aged, leisure and cultural services.

About the role

Provide a socially inclusive Library service for all residents within Bayside LGA that emphasises the support of lifelong learning outcomes, digital participation and quality service delivery.

This development role participates and contributes to all aspects of the library service while developing their knowledge and experience. Apply theoretical knowledge in practical, professional setting.

Within the area of responsibility, this role is required to:

• Provide exceptional customer service to library members and visitors.
• Work on rostered desk shifts at all libraries in the Bayside network to deliver library services.
• Participate as part of the Library team to plan and deliver innovative library services and digital programs.
• Participate in the development and implementation of lifelong learning programs and activities to the Bayside community.
• Utilise library management systems and technology to assist in administering library memberships, library collections and reporting.
• Participate and support local history services and initiatives.
• Participate and support marketing and promotion of library services and programs including online.
• Promote the positive and collaborative culture and values of the organisation through open, fair, and transparent decision making and ethical, professional behaviour.
• Work in collaboration with and assist the team, supervisor, Manager, and other key stakeholders to achieve business unit goals, work requests, demands and Council priorities.

About you

We are looking for someone who is:

• Currently working towards completion of relevant tertiary qualification or has graduated in the last 6 months.

Our benefits and culture

As an organisation, we pride ourselves in offering a flexible working environment centred on delivering great outcomes for our customers, whether internal or external. Bayside Council has a strong culture of collaboration and delivering exciting new initiatives for our community.

On top of the competitive salary, our people enjoy:

• A flexi time arrangement
• 3 extra days off during Christmas each year
• 15 days sick leave each year
• 2 days health and wellbeing leave each year
• Additional parental leave entitlements for both parents

Apply now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paper clip button located in the top right section of this page. Please use Google Chrome or MS Edge when applying for the role. If you experience any issues opening the link, please contact us at support.erecruit@bayside.nsw.gov.au

Deadline: Wednesday 2 April, 2025.

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable, diverse and socially inclusive work environment.