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Library Assistant - Home Library


Company : Sutherland Shire Council


Location : Sydney, Australia


Created : 2025-07-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Join to apply for the Library Assistant - Home Library role at Sutherland Shire Council12 hours ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Library Assistant - Home Library role at Sutherland Shire CouncilDirect message the job poster from Sutherland Shire CouncilTalent Aquisition Business Partner at Sutherland Shire CouncilWe are seeking a motivated and compassionate Library Assistant Home Library to help deliver our valued Home Library Service. You will provide personalised library support to aged care facilities and individuals in their homes across the Sutherland Shire who are housebound due to age, illness, disability, or caring responsibilities.As part of our Arts and Libraries team, youll help foster lifelong learning and promote access to reading, literacy and technology for some of our most isolated residents.What Youll Be DoingDeliver library materials and resources to aged care facilities and individual customers at home.Assist customers, carers and facility staff with requests, including use of library technologies.Support the maintenance of collections, including shelving, weeding and updating digital resources.Assist with promotional activities and outreach visits under the guidance of the Senior Library Officer.Provide friendly and effective customer service, always upholding dignity, safety and accessibility.What Youll Need to SucceedA willingness to work towards (or completion of) a Library & Information qualification or equivalentCurrent Drivers Licence (Class C)Working with Children Check numberProvide First Aid or willingness to complete within 3 months of employmentA strong commitment to inclusive customer service, especially for seniors and people with disabilitiesExcellent interpersonal and time management skillsJoin 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: Thursday 24th July 2025.Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job closing.Hours of work: Full Time, 35 hours per week, with the option of a 19 day month through Councils flex system. Applicants must be available work a range of shifts across a 7 day spread, between the hours of 8:00am -9:00pm to support the operational requirements of the libraries.To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. 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