Job Description
Library Assistant – Programs and Engagement
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Banana Shire Council is seeking amotivated and detail‐driven Library Assistant – Programs and Engagement, to assist in providing a high-quality Library and Information Service that is responsive to community needs and provides for the information, recreational and cultural needs of the Banana Shire communities.
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Key Responsibilities
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Plan and deliver outreach sessions, including First Five Forever sessions, school visits, school holiday activities, book clubs, library tours, and other activities tailored to local needs
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Assist with the implementation of promotional and marketing activities and events
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Process library materials, including cataloguing, loans, branch exchange, and contribute to the development and maintenance of the library database
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Provide quality customer service to all library users through processing library materials, managing requests, branch exchanges
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Provide information and reference assistance to library users with the use of the online catalogue, public access computers and library collections
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Manage collection and events in line with budget
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Shelve library items and maintain the physical appearance of the library
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Ensure the library is properly secured at closing time
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Assist with the development and maintenance of Local History Collections
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Assist in the supervision of trainees, volunteers, and work experience students as required
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Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
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Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility, and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information
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Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position eg. Timesheets, financial transactions, maintain collection
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Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
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Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
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Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence, and training
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Assist in the delivery of Council supported events (e.g. Book Week, Australia Day)
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About You
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Ability to plan and implement community engagement activities for various target groups
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Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise initiative
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Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
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Demonstrated time management and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise workloads
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Good understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices
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Why Join Us?
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At Banana Shire Council, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that directly support the community. You'll be part of a supportive team setting that values:

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