Casual Relief (multiple positions)

Level 2, $46.67 per hour, inclusive of casual loading + superannuation

The Town of Gawler is seeking enthusiastic and people-oriented casual Library Officers. The library team are responsible for providing high quality public library services to the community. As a casual position, hours offered will vary and there are no minimum guaranteed hours per week.

The primary objectives of this position include:

Providing excellent customer service to all customers

Assisting customers to access collections and resources in the Gawler Libraries and in the wider One Card network

Assisting customers to access library technology and products, including the online catalogue, public access PCs, printing and photocopying, online library resources and apps

Actively promote Library and Council programs and activities

Delivering a quality information service that includes reference enquiries, reader’s advisory and support, general community information and general Council information

Registering new library customers and updating existing records

Lending and returning library items, and processing daily crate deliveries

Shelving, shelf reading, shelf tidying, stocktaking and general tidying

Accurately process and receipt Library and Council payments including rates, expiations and registrations.

Through a Memorandum of Understanding with the Adelaide Plains Council, casual Library Officers work across the Gawler Libraries branches (Civic Centre and Evanston Gardens) and the Adelaide Plains Library Service (Two Wells). This position will involve working evenings and weekends across both Library services.

The successful candidates will possess excellent customer service skills, an enthusiasm for the role of public libraries, the ability to work cooperatively as part of a team, and demonstrated library experience, either paid or volunteer.

To be successful in this position, you must have a satisfactory police clearance.

How to Apply and Enquiries:

For further details regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact Chiah Mayne, Manager Library and Community Services on (08) 8522 0126.

Please address the essential criteria in your application and include a covering letter and a current resume. Visit www.gawler.sa.gov.au/your-council/careers to download the Position Description.

All applications must be addressed to the CEO, Chris Cowley, and be submitted via email only to: [email protected]

Employees at the Town of Gawler live our corporate values: Teamwork, Integrity, Collaboration, Creativity and Positivity. We are incredibly welcoming and provide a safe and inclusive workplace.

Council is an equal opportunity employer that is passionate about embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We acknowledge that different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs produces innovation and excellence. We actively encourage applications from any background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people that believe they meet the criteria of the position.

General enquiries can be made to the Manager People and Culture, Bonnie Williams on (08) 8522 9291.

Town of Gawler is a smoke, drug and alcohol-free work environment.

We offer flexible working, a supportive team, and the chance to make a real impact in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Applications close 11pm on Sunday 27 April 2025.

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