Job Description
Applications Close (AWST): 11:45 PM 07/07/2024
Salary: Less than $70,000
Occupation: Information Management/Library
Work Type: Casual
Location: Kununurra - Remote WA
CasualRole
The EastKimberley is an extraordinarily beautiful and sparsely populatedarea in the northeast corner of Western Australia, and is known asone of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourismattraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope ofcolour, outback adventures, world class fishing, excellent caravanparks, luxury accommodation, great food and friendly locals, and itis an amazing and very unique part of Australia. The EastKimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures,lifestyles and abundant opportunities.
The Shire ofWyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believe that providing a safe andhealthy workplace for our employees is extremely important and weare committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values ofSafety, Teamwork,Accountability, Communication andRespect, these Values are incorporated into allaspects of employment at SWEK.
TheOpportunity
We arelooking a suitably experienced, enthusiastic and communityfocused library officer to join our Community and Schoollibrary on a Casual basis. The position will be responsible forassisting with the delivery of public library services that meetthe needs of the patrons in a joint use library, with particularemphasis on providing high quality customer service to thosepatrons. This role is responsible for:
- Ensuringeffective delivery of community library programs and functionswith some late afternoon and weekend work required;
- Undertaking Libraryadministrative and customer service related tasks (includingcashiering);
- Maintaining, storing andcaring for the library collection with mindful adherence tocataloguing and shelving procedures;
- Efficiently operatingthe Library Management System to manage library memberships,create reports and record information;
- Assisting patrons withInter-Library loan requests and forwarding requests on to theSenior Library Officer for actioning;
- Creatinglibrary displays and promoting new resources;
- Providing assistance asrequired to ensure the success of library programs such asStory Time, Rhyme Time, other community programs, KimberleyWriters Festival and visiting authors;
- Supportthe Manager and work with other library staff to ensureservices are delivered in conjunction with State Library of WApolicy and procedures.
A WA Workingwith Children Check are essential for this role, a formallibrary qualification and or formal qulificationsin community development, education or support work are highlydesitable.
Moreinformation about the position and the requirements are in thePosition Description at the bottom of thispage.
Workingfor SWEK means that as an employee, in addition to a competitivesalary, you will also enjoy:
- 11%superannuation with the option to co-contribute a further3%
- Shireprovided work uniforms and PPE
- Opportunities fortraining and development
- Avariety of health and wellbeing programs including freemembership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool,free health assessments, mental health programs and EmployeeAssistance Provider (EAP) services
We areoffering an hourly rate inclusive of allowances and Superannuationof up to $44 (dependent on skills and experience)per hours.
APPLYNOW!
If you areready to be part of our diversely talented team to build yourfuture with an organisation that makes an impact, improves livesand inspires others please click the‘Apply’ button at the bottom of thispage or contact Cesarina Fitzgerald, the Manager KununurraCommunity and School Library or Emma Day, Senior Library Officer on08 9169 1227 for a confidential discussion.
To beconsidered, you will need to submit a coveringletter outlining your interest in the position and yourability to meet the Selection Criteria (maximum twopages), a current resume and any otherrequired documentation. Successful applicants will be required toprovide an acceptable National Police Clearance (dated within sixmonths), complete a pre-placement medical questionnaire with Drugsand Alcohol Screening and undertake a pre-employment functiontest.
Applicationswill be accepted until 11.45PM, Sunday7/7/2024
As anEqual Opportunity Employer, the Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley,values inclusivity and promotes a workplace that actively seeks towelcome contributions from all people. We encourage people of allabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, diversecultures and backgrounds, people who identify as LGBTQIA+, and allage groups to apply.
However,applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia and willbe required to provide evidence of this entitlement - acceptableevidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birthcertificate, or foreign passport with a relevant visa. Applicantswill also be required to provide a National Police Clearance priorto interview stage of the recruitment process.
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