Vacancy Details


Library Assistant (2791) - Casual Pool

About Us

The Livingstone Shire sits nestled along the beautiful Capricorn Coast and covers approximately 11,776 square kilometres, with a population of almost 41,000 residents.  Livingstone Shire Council was created in 2013 and employs approximately 350 people.

Livingstone and the Capricorn Coast is a relaxed coastal environment in which connecting with family, friends and the community is a high priority. The area has an abundance of natural features including countless beaches with sheltered swimming, picturesque national parks, pristine rainforests and idyllic offshore islands, making it an ideal place to live. Our beaches, bushes and tropical rainforests are second to none and have been specifically preserved, designed and transformed to show the unique, untouched charm of Livingstone.

Livingstone Shire Council promotes a positive culture in the workplace with all staff demonstrating high standards of Accountability, Teamwork, Community, Potential and Positivity. These values and behaviours set the standard for Council and are embodied throughout the organisation.

The Role

Livingstone Shire Council is seeking to build on its current Library Assistants casual pool and are inviting applications from interested candidates who are experienced in providing customer service in order to provide an exceptional level of service to internal and external customers.  This position is also responsible for assisting customers with basic resource location and use of machines and technology and will resolve simple customer problems in relation to overdue items, claims returned, and lost items.

The successful candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills as well sound time management and organisational skills and effectively work as a member of a team in a multi-faceted unit where multi-tasking is often required to achieve team outcomes.  Library Assistants will be required to work at libraries throughout the Livingstone Shire Council area. 

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Key criteria for you to be successful in this role:

  • This position falls under the definition of regulated employment in the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 and as such, persons seeking engagement in this position must undergo criminal history screening under the blue card system administered by the Queensland Government; and
  • Possess and maintain a current motor vehicle driver licence.

Benefits

  • Salary QLGIA (Stream A) Level 2 – $46.58 per hour inclusive of 25% casual loading + allowances and penalties; 
  • Values based organisation;
  • Choose your hours; and
  • Weekday and weekend shifts available. 

To apply for this position, please address the Selection Criteria, supply a copy of your resume and any relevant qualifications/ tickets or licences. 

 

Applications close Monday, 21 October 2024 at midnight (AEST). 

Livingstone Shire Council is an equal opportunity employer.