Client Services Librarian

Part-Time Permanent - 25 Hours Per Week

Reference Number: 12916
Salary Range: $71,757.43 - $76,644.04 pro rata per annum
Location: City Library / Various Libraries
Closing: Sunday, 25 August 2019

We are currently seeking a highly engaged and suitably qualified Client Services Librarian to join our team now!

Reporting to the Client Services Team Leader, the primary objectives of the position are to:

• Support the Client Services Team Leader to ensure a consistently high standard of library services and resources are provided to the community.
• Undertake various strategic planning and strategic operational projects for the Client Service Team Leader.
• Support the delivery of customer focus library services and collections to the community.

Qualifications / Licence Required: 

• Eligible for professional (Associate) membership – AALIA of ALIA.
• ALIA accredited undergraduate (Bachelor) degree in library and information studies; or
• First degree in any discipline AND an ALIA recognised post-graduate (graduate diploma or masters) course.
• Current Qld Drivers Licence

 In return we offer the following benefits: 

• 12% contribution to superannuation
• Annual leave loading
• Subsidised uniform allowance
• Subsidised health and well-being membership (gym / swimming pool)
• On-going opportunities for learning and professional development 

For a full listing of the Key Duties & Responsibilities and full Selection Criteria please download a copy of the information kit.

How to Apply:

Your application must be submitted online and must consist of the following:

• Cover Letter addressing the three main elements as detailed in the full selection criteria.
• Copy of your Resume.

Applications not addressing the full selection criteria will not be accepted.

Pre-Employment Assessment: 

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to undertake some or all of the following pre‑employment assessments / checks:-  

• Pre‑employment medical, which will include a functional capacity assessment and drug and alcohol test.
• National police / criminal history check.
• Practical Assessment
• Numeracy and Literacy Assessment
• Computer Skills Assessment
• Qualification / Licence Verification
• Working with Children & Young People (Blue Card) Verification
• Right to Work in Australia Check
• Directorship Check

Employment Eligibility:

To be eligible to apply for a position at Cairns Regional Council, you must fulfil one of the following criteria:-

• Permanent resident of Australia
• Australian Citizen
• New Zealand Citizen
• Entitlement to work visa