Library Service Officer - Dandenong, Australia - City of Greater Dandenong
Description
Work type
- Permanent Full Time
Location - Dandenong
Department - Community Strengthening
Library Services Officer (Programs and Support) x2
$71,976 - $76,276 pa (plus super)
Permanent Full Time
About Us
Located 35km to the southeast of Melbourne, Greater Dandenong City Council covers 129 square kilometres and has a population of over 169,000 people.
The central activities district is Melbourne's second largest retail and commercial centre and includes large shopping complexes at Dandenong and Keysborough as well as the highly popular Dandenong Market.
Greater Dandenong City Council is the most culturally diverse locality in Australia, with residents from over 150 different birthplaces, nearly two-thirds of whom were born overseas.
We are a progressive organisation of exceptional character that offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment to approximately 900 employees.
We recognise that our staff are vital to the delivery of excellent service to our community and the achievement of our long-term vision.
We invest in the development of our people, and we strive to be a workplace that is respectful, engaged, accountable, creative and honest.
About the role
The City of Greater Dandenong Libraries are seeking two permanent full time Library Service Officers (Programs and Support) to join the professional and friendly team working across both Springvale and Dandenong Libraries.
The primary objectives of the position are to:
- Actively engage and provide a friendly and personalised library and information service to all library users on a rostered basis during library opening hours at specified locations.
- Support and assist the community in the use of equipment and technology including computers, mobile phones, photocopiers, wireless internet access, online resources, library apps and resources.
- Support the delivery of high quality programs for adults, including young adults, to support learning, literacy, and social inclusion.
- Undertake library tasks as required including assisting with study rooms, recording booth and game consoles bookings, program bookings, promotion of our services and contribute to the maintenance of the collection through shelving and perfect ordering.
- Regular evening and weekend shifts are compulsory.
Skills and Experience required for this position are:
- Demonstrated customer service experience with an understanding of positive customer service principles.
- Experience working in a culturally and linguistically diverse environment.
- Welldeveloped Information Technology skills, including experience in troubleshooting of computer and mobile technologies and the online environment.
- Experience in delivering programs to young adults and adults, from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
- A current Working with Children Check.
- A current Victorian Driver's licence.
About you
Applicants must adequately meet the requirements of the role and fully address the selection criteria contained in the position description.
Benefits of working with us
Council believes in providing an environment where staff thrive, both in the work they do and in how they learn and develop as people and professionals.
For more information about our benefits, please visit our careers page: Working with Us
- Council is commitment to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment and promoting cultural safety and wellbeing for children_with zero tolerance for child abuse and harm._
Further Information**:
Ros Tiberi,
Applications close:5pm, Friday, 15th December 2023
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