Library Officer Program Delivery

**Part Time / Ongoing position**

**Classification: GO3 ($73,707 Pro Rata + Superannuation)**

**About Us**

**How would you like to work in an environment where you’re encouraged to bring your whole** **self to the workplace and be responsible for the decisions you make?**

As one of the fastest growing council areas in South Australia, the City of Playford is focused on building sustainable foundations and places the community at the heart of everything we do. With our urban centre as the CBD of Northern Adelaide, our city is enriched by growing and diverse communities in new and established suburbs, rural and hills townships and horticultural lands.

The work that we do and the decisions that we make are in the best interests of the whole and contribute to a sustainable organisational future. Modelling open decision making, we provide a supportive and collaborative environment where employees feel engaged and connected to the work of the organisation, to each other, and the community.

**About the Role**

The City of Playford has an exciting opportunity to join the Library Services Team. We are looking for a dynamic and passionate individual to plan, develop and deliver programs.

Reporting to the Manager Library Services, the Library Officer - Program Delivery will support the development and delivery of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Maths (STEAM) programs and activities.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Support the development and delivery of STEAM programs and activities to achieve positive digital literacy and learning outcomes for the community
- Assist with establishing and implementing a schedule of ongoing library-based STEAM programs and related services for targeted audiences in the Playford community
- Proactively engage staff and volunteers to effectively extend and expand STEAM programs and their reach

**About You**

People are at the heart of everything you do - your team, your internal and external customers, and your community. You are passionate about contributing to an Organisation that provides information, services, and infrastructure that supports a growing and thriving Playford community.

In addition, you will have:

- Demonstrated understanding of the STEAM disciplines.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and engaging effectively with diverse learners of all ages in the STEAM disciplines.
- General scientific knowledge and understanding in the areas of mathematics, electronics and technology.
- Ability to assist others in the use of tools and equipment commonly found in Maker Spaces.
- Knowledge of the Symphony Library Management System.
- Good general scientific knowledge in the areas of mathematics, electronics and technology.
- Ability to assist others in the use of tools and equipment commonly found in Maker Spaces. Experience in delivering training sessions to a variety of age groups.
- Ability to confidently use and adapt to new technologies.

**The Playford Employee Experience**

It's important to us that you are the right fit to join our team, but it's just as important that Playford is the right place for you. Our team work hard together, but also celebrate together, learn together, and support each other. We have a commitment to work/life balance through flexible working conditions and we remain focused on providing a high level of service and positive experience for our customers and stakeholders.

You will also get access to employee benefits, some of them are:

- Excellent leave entitlements;
- Attractive salary and benefits including salary packaging, income protection, free onsite parking and a strong health & wellbeing focus including corporate discount on health cover and gym memberships & free employee assistance program;
- Ongoing professional development supported by study assistance and secondment opportunities.

**More information**

If you hold an interest in the position and believe you possess the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil this role and would like further information, please contact Lynda Fraser, Manager - Library Services on (08) 8256 0588.

Incumbents in this position may be required to possess, or be willing to gain a National Criminal History Clearance and a DCSI Working with Children Clearance.

**Applications close at 12pm noon on Monday 8 August.