October 23, 2024

2. Shellharbour City Council (Active Recruitment)

Shellharbour

FULL TIME & OTHER

Library Trainee

You will embark on a program of learning and skills development as an active participant in a vibrant team that delivers engaging library experiences, resources and programs across Shellharbour City Libraries.
This opportunity is open to both school leavers and mature age applicants who are eligible for admission to the Diploma in Library and Information Services.
The traineeship will include in-library practical training as well as theoretical requirements supported by TAFE online.
On successful completion of the traineeship you will have achieved your Diploma in Library and Information Services and have two years practical experience in a leading-edge public library.
About us:
Shellharbour City, located in the Illawarra region, is just 80 minutes south of Sydney and is home to over 76,000 people in a city that spans 154 square kilometres. It's an area of great natural beauty - stretching west from the picturesque coastline to rolling pastures, set against the majestic backdrop of the Illawarra escarpment.
Our dedication to be financially sustainable in an evolving environment, while striving for a great organisational culture and committing to employing staff who embrace our Core Values, has made Shellharbour City Council an employer of choice.
We have been recognised with a wealth of state and national awards in 2019, 2020 & 2021 including our 5 star Civic Centre building, Museum space and City Library, Winner in 2021 for Small Regional Airport of the year, and recently being presented an AR Bluett Memorial Award for Most Progressive Metropolitan and Regional Council in NSW.
We offer:
Shellharbour City Council offers a high performing and sustainable organisation to deliver outcomes for the community through leadership, collaboration and innovation. We have exciting, rewarding career opportunities and flexible working arrangements and work/life balance in a relaxed coastal lifestyle.

Temporary Full time, 35 hours per week up to 24 months (or for the duration of the traineeship)
7 day roster including evening and weekend shifts & access to flexi-time
Salary up to $40,580.80 per annum (depending on education / years out of school)
Plus 11.5% superannuation
On the job training
Compulsory course costs are paid by Council
Up to 3 hours of study time per week
Great organisational culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
Access to local government benefits such as; three weeks sick leave per annum, Fitness Passport, Provident Fund activities etc.

Please Note: This position requires a Working with Children Check clearance for paid workers (WWCC).
For further information about the position, click here for the position description.

Contact: Kellie John, Acting Team Leader Library Programs on 0458 631 741.
Closing date: Sunday, 10 November 2024 at 11:30pm.

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Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Integrity, Respect and Sustainability represent who we are and what we expect of one another.
To work for us, you must be committed to role modelling our core values.

Shellharbour City Council is an equal opportunity employer.