Library Officer - Children and Youth Services
Job No:
SSC1015
Location:
Sutherland Shire
Join Our Team as a Library Officer - Children and Youth Services!
- Contribute to the enrichment of the community through education, cultural services, and lifelong learning opportunities.
- Plan and deliver high-quality early childhood programs and engaging school holiday events.
- Promote library services within the community and participate in outreach activities.
- Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a love for reading and learning in children and youth.
Exciting Opportunity with Sutherland Shire Libraries
Are you passionate about inspiring young minds and creating engaging programming for children and youth? Join our team at Sutherland Shire Libraries, where you'll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of families in our community.
Your Role as a Library Officer
As a Library Officer focusing on Children and Youth Services, you will play a key role in developing and delivering innovative programs for our youngest library patrons. From Storytime sessions to school holiday events, you'll have the opportunity to spark a love for learning and literacy in children and youth.
Your Profile as a Candidate
If you have a Diploma in Library & Information Services or equivalent, along with experience working with young people in a library or educational setting, we want to hear from you! Your strong communication skills, passion for early literacy development, and ability to work effectively in a team environment are essential for this role. A current Working with Children Check and a driver's licence are required.
- Experience in early childhood education and public libraries is desirable.
- Demonstrated knowledge of collection development practises and a commitment to continuous learning.
- Ability to build connections with the community and deliver exceptional customer service.
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Sunday 21st April 2024.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated on Tuesday 30th April 2024.
- Package: $65,460 - $69,281 gross p.a. (full time equivalent) plus 11% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Permanent Part Time (23.5 hours per week, over 7 days).
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, corporate membership to our leisure centres, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
**To meet Council's WHS requirements and in accordance with Council's Covid-19 Safety Plans, this position has been identified via risk assessment to be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or provide evidence of an approved medical contraindication, you will be required to produce evidence as part of the application process. Successful applicants are subject to ID checks, Functional Assessment, Reference checks, Qualification checks, Working with Children checks and Work Rights verification.
Click on the link to check out the Position Description
Reach out to Julia Pearson, Team Leader Children & Youth Library Services JPearson@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, jjohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.