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Expression of Interest: Assistant - Libraries (Branch Services)Job No:GRC1456Expression of interest: Assistant - Libraries (Branch Services)It is important to note that by submitting an application you are expressing an interest only for working within the Libraries for Gympie Regional Council. Libraries are located at Gympie, Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach, Imbil, Kilkivan and Goomeri. App lications will b e assessed on skills and experience that meet the mandatory requirements for this position and availability to work at our libraries from Monday to Saturday to meet the needs of the roster, days and hours of work will change weekly. There are no set weekly working hours for these positions, but there will be an opportunity for increased hours during peak periods and to cover periods of leave.When a casual vacancy arises, Council will draw from this pool of submissions and may make contact with you. This talent pool will be active up until the listed closing date.Remuneration: Casual hourly rate commencing at $39.34 (plus casual loading) plus superannuation Closing Date: Sunday 1st June 2025 at 11.00pm AESTExpressions of interest are invited for the position of Casual Library Assistant. This role is based across the Gympie Regional Libraries network, and hours will be allocated on an as needs basis.Position Summary:Gympie Regional Council Libraries build connected communities by providing people with opportunities to discover, create, share ideas and preserve information and knowledge for the future.Our libraries are places for people of all ages, with customers having free access to services which include: accessing library collections that are physical, digital and mobile, utilising computers, wifi and learning new skills by taking part in a range of innovative library programs and activities. The library service is a highly visited community facility, with a network consisting of six branch libraries located at Gympie, Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach, Kilkivan, Goomeri and Imbil.We are creating a talent pool of enthusiastic and customer service-focused individuals (that we can engage when vacancies arise) to provide front-line library services and deliver programs and activities, including childrens storytime, coding and robotics workshops, digital technology sessions and community workshops. Working at any of our libraries including, Gympie, Kilkivan, Goomeri, Tin Can Bay, Rainbow Beach or Imbil on a casual rostered and on-call basis.This position is responsible for providing and promoting library services to the community delivering high quality, customer focused service and library programming and events that are responsive to community needs.Excellent Customer Service and communication skills with an ability to deal with difficult customers and present a positive Council image.Demonstrated knowledge and ability to use a variety of computer hardware and software with an ability to instruct customers with various IT requirements.Ability to develop working relationships with staff and work together in a team environment.Ability to deliver various library programs to large groups of people at our libraries and outreach locations.Ability to work autonomously.The ability to work at other branch libraries as required to meet business needs.The availability to work flexible hours (including Thursday night and Saturday morning).Queensland C Class drivers licence or above that is current and maintained.Working with children check Blue Card or ability to obtain a Blue Card.Provide outstanding customer service at our libraries.Undertake library duties such as issues, returns, shelving and collection maintenance.Maintain a strong knowledge of library services, including digital and online resources and library programs.Assist with the retail presentation of our library spaces to best showcase our products and services to the community.Promote and deliver a range of library programs to fulfil the communitys needs including story time, school holiday activities, lifelong learning, technology sessions and community workshops.Actively participate in reviews of branch library processes and procedures to ensure a continuous improvement focus on customer service.Position DescriptionFor a full position descriptioncontaining essential and desirablecriteria, please click here.Who to ContactFor information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council''s Coordinator Libraries, Rachel Lethem, on 07 5481 0850 or email rachel.lethem@gympie.qld.gov.auFor assistance lodging your application using Council''s online system, please contact Council''s Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.auWhat we offer?Access to employee health and well-being programsFitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per centAccess to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangementsEmployee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.Our ValuesAccountabilityCommunicationCustomer Service FocusedIntegrityTeamwork and CollaborationFor a full explanation of our values pleaseclick here . You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.Our ProcessSuccessful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medicaland national police.Keen to apply - Your written application should include a 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the Mandatory requirements and Essential Knowledge/Skills of the role (Keep the Key Responsibilities in mind when addressing the criteria). To complete your application please follow the instructions below:1) Download and review the position description above2) Complete the information below as requested using your personal email.3) Click ''APPLY''4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.5) Click ''NEXT'' and ''CONFIRM''Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.Applications close on Sund ay 1st June 2025 at 1 1.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted.Only applications received via Council''s online application system will be considered.Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.Personal Details * Required fieldFirst name *Last name *E-mail *Digits only or add + for international numbersStreet *Street Cont.City, Town or Suburb *Postcode or Zipcode *Country *State, Region or Province *LinkedIn URL(Please click on your profile and copy the URL from your profile page.)QuestionsDo you have the right to work in Australia? (This is a mandatory requirement for the position.) *YesNoAre you an existing employee of Gympie Regional Council? *YesNoIf no, have you previously been employed by Gympie Regional Council? *YesNoDo you have a current, unrestricted Australian driver''s licence? *YesNoEEO Data CollectionProviding this information is voluntary. Any information that you do provide will remain confidential and will only be used as statistical information to assist with equity and diversity policy development and reporting.Do you identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander?YesNoAre you from a racial, ethnic or ethno-religious group which is a minority in Australian society?YesNoIf ''Yes'', please provide details.Is English the primary language spoken at home?YesNoDo you have a disability?YesNoIf you answered ''Yes'' to having a disability, do you require an adjustment to be made at work?In a short paragraph, please outline how your skills and experience meet the expectations of this position as outlined in the position description. *DeclarationI declare the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my current knowledge. 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