Library Assistant

Synopsis:

Library Assistant
WHY US:
We believe it's important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities at Liverpool that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future. Join our dedicated teams working with children, in our award-winning library, or in recreation, events and community development.

JOB DETAILS:
2x Permanent Part Time - 21 hours, 5 days/week over a 7 day spread bandwidth Salary - $63,772.08 to $69,640.27 Pro Rata

Job Description
Liverpool Council's Library and Museum Services operate six libraries, including the award winning Yellamundie Library and Gallery. Our libraries are visited by 1000's of people each day as a place to work, play and study.

We are looking for two library assistants to deliver best practice library services across our network of libraries. The positions are based at Green Valley and Carnes Hill libraries but work across libraries and locations are rotated over time. Evening and weekend shifts are a requirement of all positions.

The library's helpful and friendly staff are highly valued by the community and receive the highest ratings in community surveys.

As a library assistant your responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct customer support to people using library services
• Using a wide range of technology and library equipment, including providing assistance with public access technology and online services

Delivering and supporting library programs including early literacy, tech help and holiday programs

About You
The successful applicant will have:

• Higher School Certificate or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to interact confidently and communicate clearly with people
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team
• Familiarity with public library services
• Strong communication and literacy skills, both verbal and written.
• Digital Literacy including skills in using business systems and mobile technology
• Class C Drivers Licence.

Benefits Of Working With Us

• Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant. We encourage those studying or wishing to gain tertiary qualifications in libraries to apply.
• Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant)
• Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 Health and Wellbeing Leaves and access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Access to a Fitness Passport membership
• Internal professional Learning and Development

This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

HOW TO APPLY
: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.

Click here for a copy of the position description.

CLOSING: 28/11/2025

Be part of creating the future
, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at

HOW TO APPLY
: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.