Description:
Job Task Analysis - Library Officer
Physical Health Assessment - Library Officer
- Join us in making a difference by delivering exceptional customer service and creating positive experiences for everyone who visits Kingston Libraries!
- Permanent part-time library officer x 2 positions available
- Band 4 from $72,223 - $76,938 (pro-rata) plus superannuation
- Location: Working across various library sites, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends
About us
The Arts, Events and Libraries Department at the City of Kingston is focused on the delivery of industry leading contemporary programs, activities, and events. Through innovation and continuous improvement, the department strives to provide high quality learning, recreational, social, and cultural outcomes for our community.
The City of Kingston Library Service operates eight public library branches, with major sites at Chelsea, Cheltenham, Parkdale and Westall, and minor sites at Clarinda, Dingley Village, Highett, and Patterson Lakes.
About the Role
We are looking for two library officers to join the Kingston Libraries team on a permanent basis.
- 1 x 21 hrs per week – Monday, Tuesday and Friday
- 1 x 14 hrs per week – Monday and Tuesday
These positions will rotate across various library sites as scheduled, including weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Each role includes one late shift every fortnight. Weekend work is additional.
Your role is to:
- Represent Kingston Libraries as the face of our library service and perform duties in a manner that exceeds expectations of both customers and the team
- Undertake rostered customer service shifts in a team environment across all library sites, including weekdays, weekends and evenings, performing a range of tasks that support customers and our community
- Actively promote services, events and programs that support literacy and digital literacy development across the Library Service
- Actively educate users on new and existing library facilities, collections, resources, technology and equipment
- Undertake a range of administrative tasks to ensure that the libraries operate efficiently
About you
You will have:
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills – experience of customer service in a library environment preferred
- Knowledge and experience of working in a team
- Demonstrated skills in supporting digital literacy in the community
- A keen interest and curiosity in new technologies and their applications in libraries
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A positive, enthusiastic, and resilient attitude for working with diverse customers and staff in a front-facing team environment
The right candidate will be able to demonstrate the City of Kingston’s values of:
We make a difference ǀ We show care and respect ǀ We take pride in our work ǀ We are better together
Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? At Kingston Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to submit your application.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and how it relates to the role. We look forward to hearing from you!
For any inquiries about the position, please contact Linda De Fina, Acting Team Leader Library Customer Service on 1300 135 668 or library@kingston.vic.gov.au .
To be eligible to apply for this position you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa.
For any reasonable adjustments or access needs during the application or interview process, please contact the Hiring Manager or email us at peopleandculture@kingston.vic.gov.au
About Kingston
Kingston Council’s collective focus is on delivering exceptional service that achieves our vision and meets community expectations.
We are an inclusive, resilient community with a thriving economy, where we all share a safe, sustainable environment. The City of Kingston is south-east of Melbourne and is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ over 1,600 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management.
Why Work for Kingston?
At Kingston Council, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We support diversity and encourage applications from persons of all backgrounds. Here are some reasons why you might love working with us:
- Hybrid work options – average 2 days working from home (or pro rata)
- Flexible Work Options, including remote and work flexible work hours
- Learning and development opportunities through professional development programs
- Access to accrued day off every four weeks (Full time employees only)
- Salary Packaging
- Purchase leave options
- Career development opportunities,
- Study/development assistance
- Discounted gym memberships
- 16 weeks paid parental leave for both primary and partner carers
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Social club events
- Close to Public transport
- Free Onsite parking
For further information visit our website Join our team - City of Kingston
Kingston City Council is an equal opportunity employer, committed to reconciliation and being a child safe organisation.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining, and developing people of all genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages.
Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. We support adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment.