South Burnett Regional Council is one of the largest employers within the region, with offices and depots located in Kingaroy, Nanango, Wondai, Murgon, Proston, and Blackbutt.
Council recognises our key role we play within the community and the services we provide to our ratepayers & public members. We understand our duty to provide excellent customer service at the forefront of all our processes and services, to all stakeholders.
Council is comprised of three (3) Departments: Executive Services, Finance & Liveability, and Infrastructure. These Departments consist of multiple branches to ensure we provide efficient services and accurate information to our community. We believe our staff are our greatest asset in achieving objectives. With approximately 330 employees, Council takes a proactive approach towards recruitment and retention of high-calibre employees.
Further our commitment to our staff we pride ourselves on developing our staff members through our learning and development policy and procedure. Annual Employee Development Reviews are undertaken to ensure our staff are continuously developing.
Council is committed to providing a workplace that is safe and without risk to the health and safety of all employees, contractors, volunteers, work-experience students, visitors, and members of the public. We have adopted a Zero Harm Strategy to promote safety within the organisation. We recognise the importance of developing and maintaining healthy and safe working conditions in all workplaces and the importance of keeping the work health and safety practices in these workplaces under constant review.
South Burnett Regional Council is committed to establishing a harmonious and sustainable workforce. This is achieved by adhering to equitable recruitment practices and equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.
About the Region The South Burnett Region is ideally situated just 2 - 3 hours' drive to Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sunshine Coast, and Fraser Coast. The region is home to the stunning Bunya Mountains, where you can enjoy spectacular rainforest walks, nights by the fire in hidden chalets, and the best scenic views Queensland has to offer. The South Burnett region is renowned for its great wine, gourmet foods, and recreational facilities such as Lake Boondooma and Yallakool tourist parks.
About the role Based in KingaroyPermanent Part Time$66K - $69K per annum + Allowances + SuperCouncil is seeking a Part Time Library Services Officer to assist in providing high-quality Library and Information Services to the South Burnett community. This customer-focused role will include circulation duties, collection maintenance, the facilitation of library programs, and assisting customers with tech inquiries. The successful applicant will have previous relevant experience in a customer service role, with sound oral and written communication skills and basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Additional Factors Work from other branches as required.Participation in rostered late shifts and Saturday shifts as required.Level of fitness required to undertake a broad range of physical tasks.Mandatory Qualifications Minimum requirement of a current C Class driver's licence.Desirable Qualifications Certificate III Library and Information ServicesBenefits and perks Work/Life balance (9 Day Fortnight Roster)Up to 12% employer superannuation contributionAccess to Salary Packaging BenefitsAccess to Corporate membershipsAccess to Health and Wellbeing programs
Skills and experience **Please address the following key selection criteria items below, as part of your application**
Previous relevant experience in library operations providing customer service.Sound oral and written communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain positive and effective partnerships with internal and external customers.Sound level of keyboard and computer skills including knowledge of the MS Office suite and proven experience using Library Management Systems and other library-related technology.Basic literacy and numeracy skills.Ability to work effectively in a team environment under minimal supervision and meet deadlines.Lodging your application Please make sure your application includes:
A cover letter including statements addressing the key selection criteria.Current resume.Copies of your tickets, licences, and qualifications that are listed on the position description.Please note, seek only has the option to provide two attachments, one being your cover letter and the other being your resume. In order to provide key selection criteria and copies of qualifications/ tickets, please include these into your cover letter document/ attachment. Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply. For further information please contact People and Culture on (07) 4189 9***.
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