The details:

About our opportunity

We are currently seeking Senior Library Assistant’s to join our team at Bribie Island, Redcliffe & Caboolture!

In this role, you will undertake a broad range of library tasks and provide library customers with positive service experiences and general assistance in their use of library resources.

This position will have you supporting the operations of the library while also promoting, preparing and delivering library programs and activities, and assist and guide library assistants and volunteers. More specifically you will assist and support library customers by delivering a broad range of library customer service activities such as loans, returns, reservations, memberships and providing sound digital information.

Our Bribie Island Library is open 6 days/week, closed on public holidays. We operate at this location with a 4 week rotating roster, and the successful applicant will need to be available to work any 5 out of 7 days as part of the ordinary hours. We anticipate the roster for this role will include working 1 Saturday every 4 weeks, and shift times will be between 8:00am to 6:15pm and may include late closing on Thursday evening at 7:15pm.

Our Redcliffe Library is open 7 days/week, closed on public holidays. We operate at this location with a 4 week rotating roster, and the successful applicant will need to be available to work any 5 out of 7 days as part of the ordinary hours. We anticipate the roster for this role will include working 1 weekend (Sat & Sun) every 4 weeks, and shift times will be between 8:00am to 6:15pm and may include late closing on Friday evening at 8:15pm.

Our Caboolture Library is open 7 days/week, closed on public holidays. We operate at this location with a 4 week rotating roster, and the successful applicant will need to be available to work any 5 out of 7 days as part of the ordinary hours. We anticipate the roster for this role will include working 1 weekend (Sat & Sun) every 4 weeks, and shift times will be between 8:00am to 6:15pm and may include late closing on Tuesday evening at 8:15pm.

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

About you

We are looking for team members who are passionate about providing an exceptional service to customers!

Bringing experience in a library setting, you will be well adept at delivering quality collections, programs, reference and reader advisory services. You will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to engage constructively and support customers to meet their needs.

As the library environment can be fast paced and heavily customer focused, you will be able to

• make decisions and manage your time effectively
• uphold professional conduct and professionalism
• encourage a positive working environment
• easily navigate and use databases, internet and online resources, social media and digital technologies such as tablets and eReader devices

You will hold a valid Qld Working with Children blue card or be eligible and willing to obtain prior to commencement.

Council embraces the different skills and varied views and experiences of our culturally and linguistically diverse communities and strongly encourage First Nations candidates to apply. 

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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:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day (72.5-hour) fortnight.
• 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, 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. 

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