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Are you interested in pursuing a career in libraries? This NEW Entry-Level Library Assistant position is the perfect opportunity to kick start your profession! 

As a Library Assistant, you will provide library customers with positive service experiences and general assistance with their use of library resources and services. Our team will provide on the job training and support in order to achieve this, as well as provide guidance so you can undertake the following:

• assist patrons with using computers, internet and navigating the library catalogue.
• provide guidance with self-service options for loans, returns, printing and copying.
• process customer loans, returns, reservation requests, payments, and updating membership records.
• assist in the promotion, preparation and delivery of library activities and programs.

This entry-level role will be rostered to work on Saturdays, so would be ideal for students or people seeking weekend only work.

Click here to learn more about the great programs and services currently underway in our libraries across the region.

Click here to view position description.

About you

We are seeking expressions of interest from people with a genuine interest in being a positive member of our library team. 

You will have the technical skills to provide basic assistance on the public computers and library catalogue, and the ability to effectively communicate and interact with our customers and stakeholders.

You will hold a valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card) or be willing to obtain prior to commencement with us.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. Please note our Talent Acquisition team will be taking a break from 24th December, returning Thursday 2nd January 2025. Our careers email inbox will not be monitored during this time, but we will get back to you once we return in the new year.  

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Closing 8th January 2025

Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and peple of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.