[Hiring] Library Officer @Shire of Wyndham

Role Description

We are looking for a suitably experienced, enthusiastic and community focused library officer to join our Community and School library on a part time basis. While this is a part time library officer position, the successful applicant will have experience and enthusiasm towards delivering community programs as directed by the librarian.

• Undertaking Library administrative and customer service related tasks (including cashiering);
• Maintaining, storing and caring for the library collection with mindful adherence to cataloguing and shelving procedures;
• Efficiently operating the Library Management System to manage library memberships, create reports and record information;
• Assisting patrons with Inter-Library loan requests and forwarding requests on to the Senior Library Officer for actioning;
• Creating library displays and promoting new resources;
• Providing assistance as required to ensure the success of library programs such as Story Time, Rhyme Time, other community programs, Kimberley Writers Festival and visiting authors;
• Supporting the Manager and working with other library staff to ensure services are delivered in conjunction with State Library of WA policy and procedures.

Benefits

• 12% employer superannuation, with the Shire offering to match up to an additional 5% in co-contributions when the employee contributes an equivalent amount;
• Salary packaging opportunities for motor vehicles, rent or mortgage interest expenses;
• 11 public holidays with 2 additional 'Local Government Days' per year;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• Shire provided corporate uniforms;
• Opportunities for professional development;
• A variety of health and wellbeing programs including free membership to the Kununurra Leisure Centre and Wyndham Pool, free health assessments, mental health programs and Employee Assistance Provider (EAP) services.

Company Description

The Shire of Wyndham East Kimberley (SWEK) believes that providing a safe and healthy workplace for our employees is extremely important. We are committed to employing people who share the SWEK Values of Safety, Teamwork, Accountability, Communication, and Respect; these Values are incorporated into all aspects of employment at SWEK.

The East Kimberley is a stunning and sparsely populated area in the northeast corner of Western Australia and is known as one of the world's last wilderness frontiers. As a global tourism attraction, it is also known for its pristine kaleidoscope of colour, outback adventures, world-class fishing, excellent caravan parks, luxury accommodation options, great food, and friendly locals. It is an amazing and very unique part of Australia. The East Kimberley is diverse in many ways, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles, and abundant opportunities.