Branch Technician - Kingscliff

Our aspiration is driven by an unwavering commitment to improving the quality of services we provide to our diverse and spirited community. Since the 2022 flood events, Council has continued to showcase our collective strength in partnership with the community, to lead the recovery efforts. Our journey has taken us far, and today, Lismore is starting to thrive again. It’s time for people who live, work and play in the region to enjoy and celebrate all the things we love about Lismore, to Back Lismore.

We #backlismore careers and embrace those who bring fresh perspectives and unique talents, making our journey toward greater success all the more vibrant and rewarding.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Branch Technician to join our RTRL team. This is a permanent full time role working 35 hours per week and you will be primarily be working from our Kingscliff Library Branch.

The Branch Technician’s primary function is to manage the day-to-day activities of the library branch and to ensure the provision of access to library collections to meet client needs and organisational priorities. This position performs and supervises others in the tasks required to deliver a dynamic library service. This includes promoting and providing the library services to the community. 

What we can offer you 

• Salary starts from $1,220.90 a week plus superannuation

• Flexible work options working within operational requirements. 

• Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. 

• Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities

What we trust you to deliver 

• Ensuring the operational requirements of the Lismore Children's Library branch are met

• Keeping the community informed of all library activities and programs

• Engage and collaborate with the local community to promote the library as a community hub

• Develop work priorities and ensure work is carried out within time constraints. Strive to achieve maximum benefit from all resources

• Follow defined Work Health and Safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace

What you'll need to be successful

• Flexible and quick to learn new skills

• Someone with a genuine customer services focus, and an eye for detail

• Open minded in share information and knowledge

• An advocate for change and looking for ways you can do your job better

• A team player

We list items to give you an opportunity to showcase your potential and how you can evolve and grow with us. 

Please review the position description and utilise your resume and application responses in the application form below to illustrate your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the position.

Applications close on Friday 3rd May at 4pm.

If you want to know more about this opportunity, please contact Karen Joc, Tweed Area Librarian on 07 5536 3672

Prior to employment, a series of pre-employment evaluations may include but not limited to; health assessments, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history verification, psychometric assessments and reference checks.

In accordance with the requirement for ‘Working with Children' anyone starting a new, paid job in child-related work must apply for the Working With Children Check (WWCC). This is a requirement for this position and it is the responsibility of the successful applicant to have undertaken the WWCC and the ‘Clearance to Work with Children’ provided to Council prior to commencement. For further information on how to apply please refer to the Office of Children's Guardian website.

Lismore City Council is a proud employer of a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, flexible, and accessible workplace that mirrors the community we serve. We are also welcome discussions about how our roles can be undertaken flexibly. Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process to support applicants with a disability. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact People and Culture team on 02 6625 0500 or email people@lismore.nsw.gov.au