The Opportunity

Lithgow City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Temporary Branch Library Officer to join their team for up to 12 months in Lithgow, NSW.

Reporting to the Library Coordinator, you will be responsible for the operation of the Branch Library including building partnerships between the library and the local community. This role with Lithgow City Council Libraries will be required to work across all library branches, predominately at the Portland and Wallerawang branches on a rotating roster.

As a Branch Library Officer you will undertake the following:

• Provision of high-quality Library services that are responsive to the current and future needs of the community

• Oversee the running and development of the Branch Library in day-to-day operation

• Work with the Library Coordinator, Branch Library Officer and the Children’s and Youth Librarian to contribute to overall planning and continuous improvement of the Branch Service

• Facilitate relationships between Library and Council departments to provide relevant services, programs, and collections

• Develop and nurture partnerships with relevant community stakeholders

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

About you

The successful candidates will meet the following criteria:

• Library Technician qualifications or higher
• At least 2 years experience working in a public library
• Experience in the delivery of quality customer service to internal and external customers
• Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer applications including Microsoft Office, the internet, email and social media
• Commitment to Work Health and Safety
• Class C Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated commitment to the principals of honesty and integrity

In addition, an ideal candidate would have experience in running a branch library and cataloguing experience.

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your Branch Library Officer career, this is the role for you.

• Between $883.12 and $976.42 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
• Part-time, 28 hours per week
• Standard Hours range from 9am to 6pm Tuesday to Friday and 9am to 12pm on Saturdays.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Flexible working environment 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Friday 28 June 2024 at 4pm AEST.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com