Library Assistants
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| Company Name | Shellharbour City Council |
| Company Type | Government |
| Job Type | Permanent, Full Time |
| Salary Range | $58,042 – $60,387 |
| Location | Coniston, New South Wales, Australia |
| Qualifications | None |
| Experience | No |
Job Overview
Turn the page to your next career chapter! Shellharbour City Council is hiring Library Assistants to join our vibrant Libraries and Museum team. With full-time, part-time, and casual opportunities across our branch network, you’ll play a key role in enhancing customer experiences by promoting library resources, programs, and technology in a friendly and engaging way.
If you are passionate about community service, love connecting with people, and have a flair for learning and innovation, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Job Responsibilities
As a Library Assistant, you will:
- Provide friendly, helpful customer service to library users.
- Assist patrons with borrowing, returns, and use of library technology.
- Promote library resources, digital tools, and community programs.
- Support events, workshops, and exhibitions within the library.
- Maintain a welcoming, safe, and inclusive library environment.
- Work evenings and weekends as rostered.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you should have:
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Basic knowledge of library systems, digital tools, and community engagement.
- Flexibility to work across multiple library branches.
- Current Working with Children Check (mandatory).
- Relevant qualifications or experience in library services, education, or customer service (desirable).
Benefits
Working with Shellharbour City Council means enjoying:
- Competitive pay and superannuation (12%).
- Opportunities for career growth within Council’s talent pool.
- Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
- Employee benefits programs, retail discounts, corporate fitness programs.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Provident Fund activities.
- Long service leave after 5 years, plus additional sick and wellbeing leave.
- A supportive, values-driven workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.
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