Library Assistant

Come and work as a vital member of our Customer & Community Services team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The Role:

Our Library Assistants deliver customer service in accordance with the customer-first ethic and assist customers in the effective and efficient use of library services, resources and activities.  This position is based at Mareeba Library and provides both administrative and technical support to ensure the efficient operation of the branch.

Our Library Assistants are required to work every second Saturday from 8:45 am to 12:00 pm.

What we are looking for:

You will need to have a strong commitment to customer service and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of customers and members of the community You will need to have strong computer skills with knowledge of current library technologies and practices and have excellent internet research skills You will need to have or be eligible to obtain a current Working with Children blue card prior to commencement

What we can offer you:  

Permanent, full-time position LGOA Level 1/1 – $52,500 per annum Mareeba Allowance – up to $1,651 per annum Work/life balance – Rostered day off (19-day month) Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 300 words) Current resume Fully completed Employment Application form

Applications close: Monday, 19 June 2023

For further information about this position contact Andrea Crooks, Supervisor Mareeba Library & Collections, on 1300 308 461 during business hours only.

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.