Library Officer

Position No: 006/2025
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

2 x Full-time Temporary Contract to 30 June 2025Are you driven by the opportunity to work for a thriving regional City committed to organisational excellence?Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges and learn from the best?We work together with you to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness.We embrace flexible working conditions and are always open to discussing your individual requirements so that you get to create your own experience with us.A leading survey recently found Mandurah is one of the top 10 domestic regions Australians would choose to work from when working remotely.Imagine a future with us The City of Mandurah (CoM) is one of the main cultural ambassadors and project leaders for Mandurah.
We support and empower local businesses, create local jobs and opportunities, and foster innovation and creativity in enterprise while considering the impact on our beautiful environment.
At the City of Mandurah, we are building a thriving city connected to its people and nature, delivering possibility for everyone.
At CoM, we prioritize respect, fairness, development, and wellbeing; foster an inclusive culture; and embrace diversity in all forms.
We're committed to continually building a safe and respectful workplace, where all our people feel appreciated and accepted and can achieve their full potential.
Every day, your work will make an impact that matters while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration, and high performance.
At CoM, you will find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.
But enough about us, let's talk about you We are in the market for two Library Officers, passionate about literacy, learning, and the community, who enjoy the rewards of a good challenge.
At CoM, we strive to embrace change as our norm and therefore require a person who is innovative, agile, proactive, and enthusiastic.
Working within the Library Services team, you will provide excellent customer service, develop and deliver programs, and contribute to the development of a learning community.
You will be part of a dedicated team providing a professional, dynamic, engaging, and customer-focused Library Service to the community.
Mandurah Libraries are open Monday to Sunday.
Weekend and evening work is required.
You will be required to work across our three facilities – Falcon Library, Lakelands Library, and Mandurah Library.
What impact will you make? You are friendly, supportive, and actively listen to the needs of others.You enjoy working with people, can build strong relationships, and are open to the opinions of others.You set challenging but realistic goals, reflect and learn from experiences, and problem-solve to get the job done.You have a welcoming and respectful customer service disposition when dealing with both your internal and external customers, our community.You have the ability to "think outside the box" and be flexible in the delivery of services to meet our community's evolving expectations.What can you bring to the team? Ability to plan and deliver engaging learning programs.Experience working within a customer service environment where information is provided to customers, and the ability to explain information correctly and concisely.Ability to assist customers with digital technology, including library systems.Numeracy, cash handling, and cashiering skills.A current unrestricted C-A (Automatic) or C-B (Manual) class national driver's license.Previous Local Government experience is desirable.Current National Police Clearance (within 6 months of date of issue).Valid Working with Children Check.Minimum education Year 12 Achievement Certificate.Qualifications in Library and Information Services (desirable).As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete drug and alcohol testing.The finer details These Level 3 positions attract a pro-rata salary range of $70,866 to $76,641 gross per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their background, identity, experience, ability, or thinking style.
If you need assistance during the application process for accessibility reasons, this is available upon request.
Sound exactly like the sort of role for you?
Great! To apply, please visit our Careers page at www.mandurah.wa.gov.au .
For further information or any enquiries, please contact Teena Miller on (08) 9550 3651. Applications for this position are open until a suitable pool of candidates is received.
This means the vacancy may close without notice.
If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as possible. Why work with us? You will be working for the City of Mandurah, an employer of choice and one of Western Australia's fastest-growing local authorities.
Our vision at the City is "Woven by waterways, a City with a village heart," and all our employees instil the values of connectedness, integrity, excellence, courage, and innovation.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a child-safe organisation where protecting children and preventing harm is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of all employees and volunteers.
There are many advantages to working for the City, including:
A fair salary – enjoy great work conditions including salary sacrificing options.Access to free staff parking and less than 50 mins to Perth by train and car.Superannuation Guarantee Contributions (SGC) payments with matching additional contributions made by the City in accordance with the City's Enterprise Agreement.Health & wellbeing initiatives, including free recreation centre membership.Discounted medical insurance.Learning and Development opportunities to fuel your amazingness and take your career to the next level.Transparent performance framework – approach your work with confidence in how you're tracking, working to professional development plans agreed on by you and your line manager.Generous leave entitlements – provisions for many forms of leave, including annual, personal/carers, parental, study, cultural, domestic violence, compassionate, and bereavement leave.Employee Assistance Program support – you are encouraged to use this free short-term, confidential counselling service if you're experiencing emotional stress, relationship problems, conflict with others, or personal issues.
It is also available for financial counselling and retirement planning.A vibrant Employee Reward & Recognition Program.Did we mention Study Assistance, a social club, corporate uniform, and much more!Casey Mihovilovich
Chief Executive Officer

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