Library Assistant

The Position

The Shire of Manjimup is seeking highly motivated individuals with exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills to join a pool of Casual Library Assistants. Employees will be drawn from the pool to provide relief work on an as needs basis across the Shire’s four libraries located in Manjimup, Pemberton, Northcliffe and Walpole.

This role may be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Delivering rhyme time and story time activities with children under the age of five years;
• Assisting with delivering school holiday workshops, author events and other literacy related activities as required.
• Delivering high quality and efficient library services;
• Representing the Library in a professional, courteous and effective manner;
• Assisting readers with inquiries in person, by phone or email;
• Assisting in accurately processing all library materials on a computerised system;
• Maintaining returned books, shelf order and the physical appearance of the library;
• Processing inter library loans to and from other libraries;
• Processing inbound and outward mail;
• Cleaning of library including moping, dusting and emptying of bins; and
• Assisting at other Shire Libraries as required.

The Person

To be successful in this role you will need:

• Previous experience in a library environment or similar.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills including the ability to operate in a team environment.
• Experience in providing high quality customer service in a client-focussed environment.
• Highly developed computer literacy skills and a demonstrated ability to learn new systems and processes.
• Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• A current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Relevant tertiary qualifications/experience in the Early Childhood Education sector (desirable).

To Apply

Click 'Download' below for the full application package. Applications can be submitted online, via email to info@manjimup.wa.gov.au or posted to PO Box 1, Manjimup WA 6258.

The Shire of Manjimup reserves the right to commence interviews prior to the closing date. For further information, please contact Emily O’Neil, Human Resources on (08) 9771 7751 or at hr@manjimup.wa.gov.au