Client Services Librarian

Part-Time Permanent - 25 Hours Per Week

Reference Number: 13003
Salary Range: $71,757.43 - $76,644.04 pro rata per annum
Location: City Library / Various Libraries
Closing: Sunday, 3 November 2019

Develop your career with Cairns Regional Council, an innovative employer that listens, respects and values your contribution.  We’re proud of our community and the key role you can play in making the Cairns region a great place to live, work and learn.  Our commitment to high quality services means that we need talented, committed people – we need you!

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, see  "Position Description" click on "Open".

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