Hornsby Shire Council

Pennant Hills Library Officer

Temporary full time position - up to twelve months

Salary

$64,368 to $72,109 per annum (based on 35 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation, and a 9 day fortnight

Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience

About us

At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact.  We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater.  Find out more about working at Hornsby Shire Council

About the role

The Pennant Hills Library team is responsible for the day-to-day lending and return of library resources and delivery of information services at Pennant Hills Library. The team has direct contact with a high volume of customers. Team members may be required to work with other library teams and at other locations. The position may  require operational supervision of staff and has contact with all Council personnel and the general public.

Position Requirements

• Diploma in Library and Information Studies accepted by the Australian Library and Information Association for technician membership
• Demonstrated ability to provide technology support to library customers of all ages
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective readers advisory, information and circulation services to a wide range of customers
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to contribute to library programs
• Current Working With Children Check

About you

The Pennant Hills Library Team is seeking an enthusiastic, customer focused person with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Completion of the Diploma in Library and Information Studies accepted by the Australian Library and Information Association for technician membership is an essential qualification for the position as well as a current Working with Children's Check.

The ability to work independently and as a member of a team is critical to the success of this role, as is accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to meet agreed deadlines. The position is primarily based at the Pennant Hills Library and may be rostered to other libraries as needed.

Benefits of working with us

We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:

Flexible working opportunities, such as

• 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees
  • hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
• Generous leave provisions, including:
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
  • Parental Leave (up to 22 weeks)
  • Health & Wellbeing Leave
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee recognition scheme
• Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
• Social Club
• Long Service Awards

For more information and to apply

For further information please contact Catherine Ward, Pennant Hills Library Co-ordinator, on 02 9847 6100 or visit our website