About the Opportunity

Parkes Shire Council is currently looking for casual Library Assistants to work within the Parkes Shire Library Service.

If you are a positive team member who values life-long learning, provision of exceptional customer service and enjoys working with the Parkes community - this is the role for you!

This position will provide quality front desk customer service, support with displays, events/programs and undertake maintenance of the library's collections to assist with the general efficient operation of the library.

Further information on the role and accountabilities are contained in the Library Assistant Position Description.

 About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

Essential

• Qualifications and/or relevant experience in libraries and/or customer service 
• Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience
• Current and maintained NSW Driver’s Licence
• Current Working with Children Check
• National Police Check
• Right to live and work in Australia

Desirable

• Certificate IV Library and Information Services or a related discipline
• Experience in a library environment
• Experience working with community groups

Our ideal candidate is passionate about community contribution, has a focus on provision of exceptional customer service and can take initiative when needed. As a versatile team player, you excel in communication and are dedicated to upholding safety and quality standards. Your adaptability allows you to thrive in a dynamic environment, making you a valuable addition to our team. 

This role is perfect for a proactive and diligent individual eager to support the essential services that maintain library and information services for our community. We value respect, integrity, safety, community, innovation and teamwork and we're seeking someone who embodies these principles. 

Benefits

The appointment will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award and Parkes Shire Council's policies and conditions of employment. 

The role has been evaluated as being Grade 5 within Council's salary structure and offers a remuneration rate of  $37.09 per hour to $42.65 per hour which includes a 25% casual loading in lieu of leave entitlements.  The starting rate will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.  

Other benefits of working at Council include:

• 11% superannuation paid into a fund of your choice
• Health and Wellness initiative
• Salary Sacrifice options to increase take-home pay
• And more!

In addition, we value work-life balance and offer opportunities for training and professional development. We encourage and support our employees in further developing their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through tuition fee support and study days for employees studying towards tertiary or vocational qualifications.

About Parkes Shire Council

Parkes Shire Council is a progressive and innovative organisation that embraces new ideas and has adopted a philosophy of continuous improvement. Council is committed to delivering progress and value to our community through living our corporate values of respect, integrity, safety, community, innovation and teamwork.

Council has been acknowledged for Excellence in Local Government as the winner of the prestigious AR Bluett Memorial Award in 2016 which recognises the most progressive rural council in the state, based on all council operations and services.

Council values our position as a progressive, cohesive and well-respected employer of choice.  We are proud of our corporate values which guide the work we do, the choices we make and how we interact with each other and the community. For our employees, we provide career development and succession planning opportunities across a large range of trades and professions.

For more information, please visit our website: https://www.parkes.nsw.gov.au/Home

Parkes Shire Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we believe in building an inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve. 

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and join a team that values safety, innovation, and community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now!