Job Description
Live and work in a culture rich location minutes from the Murray River, just a short drive to one of Victoria’s best wine regions and with the ski fields so close you will be zooming down the mountains in under two hours.
Our employee benefits include professional development and flexible working conditions. Our conditions of employment support equal opportunities and an ethical, diverse, and inclusive workplace.
We also recognise and value your priorities beyond work. It’s important to us that you have a sustainable work–life balance, so we offer flexible working arrangements, a nine-day fortnight (full-time staff) and a range of leave options and support programs.
AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation by creating cultures, adopting strategies and taking action to empower children. We work hard to keep them safe from harm because child safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Directorate: Business, Growth & Community
Classification: Grade C
Salary: $34.41 to $39.91 per hour + 11.5% employer contribution to superannuation
Reporting To: Customer Service Coordinator
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
The Position: To assist in the provision of customer service of a high standard for all potential patrons of AlburyCity's cultural services and to provide administrative support to the Cultural Operation team within Cultural Services.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Undertake customer service duties - provide information, technology, retail assistance to LibraryMuseum customers.
Assist the Customer Experience Coordinator in developing LibraryMuseum retail operations and undertaking promotional activities.
Coordinate LibraryMuseum administrative processes including banking, room and event hire, statistical reporting and inter-branch deliveries.
Assist the Customer Experience Coordinator in the provision and planning of customer service operations at the Albury LibraryMuseum, through developing staff rosters, undertaking staff training and providing support for audience research.
Participate in the day-to-day management of LibraryMuseum building, technology and operations, including monitoring facility maintenance program and building contractors.
Coordinate the Library and Museums Friends Groups and Volunteers database.
Assist in provision of programs and collection management as required.
Perform other tasks or duties as directed by the Supervisor which are within the limits of the employee’s skill, competence and training.
Observe requirements of the WHS Legislation, relevant to the job and adhere to AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding WHS.
Observe appropriate AlburyCity Policies and Procedures regarding day to day operations including Equal Employment Opportunity policies, AlburyCity’s Dress Code and Standards Policy and AlburyCity’s Code of Conduct.
Qualifications
KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
Internal
Our People
Volunteers
External
Our Community
Community Groups and Agencies
Libraries & Museums suppliers and contractors
Employment Conditions
Based on 35 hours per week, working 28 hours across a 7-day spread, with actual days and times being worked in accordance with facility roster. Hours worked on weekends will attract the appropriate loadings.
This position is included on the weekend Customer Service Roster and additional hours will be worked one weekend day every four weeks (or more in line with operational requirements and as mutually agreed upon between you and your leader/manager).
Additional hours up to 35 hours per week may be worked by agreement, and this will be paid at the ordinary rate of pay.
This position requires you to wear a compulsory uniform as per AlburyCity’s Our People Dress Code Standards. Our People are required to present a smart and professional image to the public at all times including when in public and when working remotely.
This position involves working both indoor and outdoor, along with computer work. The position requires a moderate level of aerobic and physical fitness to undertake regular physical activities such as walking, lifting, pulling, pushing along with the capacity to maintain normal manual handling tasks across the work day – depending on the nature of the tasks undertaken. Appropriate WHS standards will be applied for all manual handing activity. A full functional and medical assessment is required for this position.
This position requires evidence of a current Australian National Police Check.
This position is subject to alcohol and other drug testing.
This position is located at AlburyCity Library Museum, Kiewa Street Albury with occasional visits to external sites/depots.
Essential Criteria
Certificate in Library and Information Services, Business Management or equivalent relevant experience in a customer service or cultural service environment.
Desirable Criteria
Class C (standard) Driver’s Licence compulsory to have and maintain.
Experience
Experience working in a public library or cultural facility in a customer focused role will be highly regarded.
Specialist Knowledge And Skills
Sound knowledge of customer service principles applied to a range of customer profiles.
Demonstrated knowledge of library procedures, services and programs.
High level of computer literacy in the use of a variety of software applications including MS Office Suite, web based products and information management systems.
High level numeracy skills and knowledge of cash handling, receipting and ability to complete end of day reconciliations and banking records.
Experience in a broad range of administrative functions including drafting correspondence, preparing reports, filing on electronic document management system and maintenance of accurate statistics and records.
Ability to provide Information and Readers Advisory Services.
About Us
Our Organisation: We are the facilitator of a thriving, resilient and liveable city full of opportunities and the custodians of an environment like no other. We consistently deliver best-in-class leadership, services, facilities and experiences, providing exceptional living for our local community.
Our Values: We are a values driven organisation and these underpin everything we do.
Working Together: I respect, listen to and value the contributions of others and celebrate our achievements.
Integrity: I am trustworthy, honest, accountable, open and consistent in all that I do.
Courage and Passion: I am enthusiastic and have the confidence to speak up for the betterment of AlburyCity.
Innovation: I seek to increase my knowledge through new ideas and continuous improvement.
Loyalty: I am supportive of others and committed to AlburyCity and the community.
Live Well Work Well: The health and safety of our people is more than a priority, it’s a commitment embedded within our values. Unlike priorities which change over time, our values form the basis for all that we do; they define our purpose and what we stand for. We seek to have a positive impact by developing a holistic wellbeing culture that empowers everyone to be their healthiest and happiest version, resulting in a more engaged and productive workforce with lower incidence of illness and injury.
It is, and always will be, our goal to have a workplace free from harm.
Two Cities One Community: On 13 October 2017 AlburyCity and The City of Wodonga entered into an historic partnership between the two cities. In August 2022 both Councils worked together to review and re-commit to the Partnership Agreement.
This partnership is a unique opportunity to develop a way forward that benefits our community as a whole with the aim of improving integration, productivity and social and economic development. It will focus on future growth that will continue to add value to both cities. Through this combined focus, underpinned by four key pillars of; leadership, economy, environment and community, we will unleash our potential and drive innovation for the benefit of the region and the nation.
Our Mission is to work together to achieve our community goals now and into the future. We understand that we are stronger together and can achieve more when working in collaboration. We will build on our current partnerships and shared values for the betterment of Albury and Wodonga.
Child Safety: AlburyCity is committed to being a child safe organisation and our people support, listen to and empower children and young people. We create safe environments that minimise the risk of harm and we have ZERO tolerance for child abuse, violence and neglect.
About The Team
The Directorate: Business, Growth & Community - Our Business, Growth & Community Directorate focuses on providing more and better opportunities for our people and our place.
The groups within our directorate will empower our people, city and region to strive for more and to champion the significance of Albury as a national destination for life, work, culture, sport, entertainment, business and investment.
We build relationships and promote engaging and actionable dialogue with our community and our partners. We ensure good governance, financial sustainability and we facilitate a highly engaged, satisfied and well-informed workforce.
Our Service Model: People/Place/Progress - Our Service model is built around our brand pillars of empowering progress, Serving with Excellence, which is about our people and taking care of our place.
We are caretakers and custodians of a very special, unique place. We are committed to enhancing the experience of living on the Murray River, preserving our natural environment and promoting our region as a gateway to our many, varied landscapes.
Service Cluster: Community & Place - Our Community and Place Service Cluster plays a key role in enhancing our city’s rich tapestry. Its purpose is to contribute to a vibrant, united, caring and inviting community through integrated planning and delivery of a range of community, social, creative and cultural services.
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