The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on WesternAustralia’s south east coast, comprises some of the mostspectacular landscapes and beaches in WA. The Shire employs over300 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of thelargest employers in the region. Employees enjoy generous benefitsincluding 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives,opportunities for career progression, and work life balance.

All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence in contributing to the community, making Esperance a great place to live and work.

About the Job

There is an exciting opportunity with the Esperance Public Library for a Library Officer. Provide excellent customerservice to enhance the effective operation of the Library serviceand assist with marketing and promotions, home library service,programs, administrative and collection maintenanceactivities.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Undertake promotion and marketing activities for Libraryincluding its collection, services, programs and projects. Thisinvolves updating the Library’s website, social media anddesigning promotional material.
- Assist customers in the use of equipment and technologysuch as computers, photocopiers, wireless internet access,online resources, library apps, e-resources and mobile devicesor refer to specialist staff.
- As part of a team undertake organisational tasks including:home library service; inter-library loans; item reservations;overdue/missing/lost and damaged items; memberships; tax helpprogram; supplies ordering, maintaining display boards, safetydata registers, responding to enquiries and collectingstatistics.

This is a permanent part time position, working 23.25 hours perweek.The working days are Wednesday,



Thursday,Friday, and Saturday. Employees will be required to worksome closing shifts as part of their rostered duties.

About you

In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you musthave:

- Undertake library and desk tasks as required including, butnot limited to, joining new members; discussing and assistingwith general, reference and readers advisory enquiries;issuing, renewing and returning loans; placing reservations;inter-library loan transactions; collecting fees and charges;reshelving items, maintaining tidiness and shelf order oflibrary resources; ensure the presentation of the library isinviting and tidy.
- Coordinate the Home Library Service
- Assist customers in the use of equipment and technologysuch as computers, photocopiers, wireless internet access,online resources, library apps, e-resources and mobile devicesor refer to specialist staff.
- Applicants must hold a current "C" Class Driver'sLicence.

Hourly Rate

$34.91 (Saturday shifts will bepaid at an increased rate due to additional loading)

Permanent staff are entitled to:

- 5 weeks annual leave per year
- Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution
- Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of5%
- Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool &gym;)
- Access to career development opportunities
- Employee wellness initiatives including Employee AssistanceProgram, skin checks and flu vaccinations

The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test tobe considered for the role.

Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date and as such, the closing date issubject to change without notice.

The Shire of Esperance is an Equal OpportunityEmployer

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