Moree Plains Shire Council is seeking a highly motivated individual to work within the Culture and Libraries team based at the Moree Library.

• Temporary Full-Time (24-month traineeship) – 35 hours per week
• Location - Moree
• Attractive weekly salary starting from $920.10 (PLUS Superannuation) depending on qualifications and experience
• Salary packaging options
• Rostered day off every 3 weeks - an extra 26 days off a year!

KICKSTART YOUR CAREER TAKE A LOOK AT THE COUNCILS CURRENT TRAINEESHIPS

•  Council will pay for TAFE enrolment fees and reimburse any required textbooks with presentation of valid receipts.
•  Council pays for accommodation and reasonable meals.
•  Study a Nationally Recognised qualification while they complete their work placement.
•  One Rostered Day Off (RDO) per cycle – position dependant.
•  Paid study leave available on site weekly.
•  The possibility of a 12-month full time graduate employment opportunity being offered depending on performance.
•  Highly competitive salary compared to local organisations.  

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Trainee Library Assistant role is a 24-month training and development career opportunity aimed at individuals who are self-motivated and driven to make the most of this opportunity to excel in their career.

Further details about the role can be found in the Position Description.

Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

ABOUT YOU

Council is looking for someone who has the following qualities, experience and/or qualifications: 

• Commit to undertaking a Certificate III in Library and Information Services (twenty four month traineeship)  and to undertaking a 24 month on the job traineeship
• Ability and willingness to participate in the delivery of Library events and activities.
• The ability to communicate positively and effectively with both adults and children.
• Effective organisational and time management skills, ability to work as part of a team and maintain confidentiality.
• Sound literacy and numeracy skills.
• The ability to work as both a team member and unsupervised.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and multi-task.
• NSW working with children check clearance
• Ability to provide evidence of vaccination/immunisation

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR COUNCIL

• Long service leave after 5 years of employment.
• Flexible working arrangements with a rostered day off every 3 weeks - an extra 17 days off a year!
• Salary packaging opportunities to maximise take home pay
• 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• 15 days sick leave.
• Educational assistance for career development.
• Uniform provided.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please visit www.mpsc.nsw.gov.au and address the selection criteria.  All applications must be made online only.  

To maximise your chance of gaining an interview for this position, it is important that you address the essential and desirable criteria. To find out more, please read Moree Plains Shire Council's guidelines & Checklist for job applicants. 

This position closes at 11:59pm Wednesday 5 February 2025.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resources Team on (02) 67 573 342 or via email [email protected]

Our commitment to safety:

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.