Shire of Ashburton Hiring for Library Officer Job at Tom Price Full Time

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Employment Conditions & Benefits …………………………………………………………………………..10

CONDITIONS …………………………………………………………………………………………. 10

SUPERANNUATION ……………………………………………………………………………….. 10

ANNUAL LEAVE ……………………………………………………………………………………… 10

ACCOMMODATION ………………………………………………………………………………… 10

What do you need to do before applying? ………………………………………………………………….11

COVERING LETTER ……………………………………………………………………………….. 11

RESUME ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 11

REFEREES …………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION ………………………………………………………….. 11

Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website:

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ABOUT THE SHIRE OF ASHBURTON ……………………………………………………………………..12

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ONSLOW ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15

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Library Officer

Residential – Tom Price | Part time (20 hours per fortnight)

Starting salary $60,860.80 p.a. pro-rated + Allowances + Super Matching Scheme.

Shire provided accommodation is not available for this position

About the Position

We have an exciting new opportunity for the role Library Officer.

The Shire of Ashburton is seeking an outgoing and organised person who likes working with people,

including children, to join the team at the Tom Price Library. This role is responsible for providing

excellent customer service along with assisting in the provision of special programs at the library and

general administration duties.

Our ideal candidate will be highly motivated, with excellent communication skills and the ability to

engage young people, as well as previous experience in customer service and/or administration.

Experience working in a library will be highly regarded, however is not essential. The successful

candidate will be required to provide proof of application for a Working with Children Check prior to

commencement, if not already held.

These roles are part time working 20 hours per fortnight, with the roster being in accordance with

programs and opening hours. For information on the rosters for each position, please refer to the

Application package. Additional hours may be required from time to time, in particular for leave

coverage.

For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please contact Cindy Derschow, Manager

Libraries & Information Services, on 08 9190 2223.

Submitting your Application

Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website:

www.ashburton.wa.gov.au by 9:00 AM Friday 11 November2022.

Please note: Shortlisting may commence immediately.

The Shire of Ashburton encompasses the towns of Tom Price, Onslow, Paraburdoo and

Pannawonica. Our employees enjoy a relaxed lifestyle in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, set

amongst the backdrop of world renowned Karijini National Park and Millstream Chichester National

Park with spectacular gorges, deep red earth and are some of the oldest formations in the world and

our coastline takes in the Mackerel Islands, with turquoise water and opportunities for best fishing and

snorkeling.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from

different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify. The successful applicant is

required to obtain relevant police checks and to provide evidence of all claimed qualifications prior to

commencing employment.

Position Description

Library Officer

Position Number JA.95 Tom Price; JA.96 Paraburdoo; JA.97 Pannawonica; JA.118 Onslow.

Directorate People and Place

Department Library and Customer Service

Job Family Officer

Reports To Manager Libraries

Direct Reports None

Location Various Locations

Industrial Instrument Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement 2017

Classification Level Level 2

Vision

To contribute to the social, economic, and environmental prosperity of the Shire of Ashburton by

providing in alliance with others, strong community leadership, advocacy, and cost-effective

facilities and services.

Values

Respect Openness Teamwork Leadership Excellence Health and Wellbeing

About the Role

Role Objective/Purpose

This position Support library operations, primarily by assisting library users, ensuring the provision

of high-level customer service at all times.

Key Role Outcomes

Ensure effective, timely, cost effective and high-quality library services for the Shire, which

includes, among other things:

• Support the manager libraries in the provision of high-quality library services;
• Provide a high standard of customer service to library users at all times;
• Assist the manager libraries to deliver community needs;
• Assist in maintaining library facilities to a high standard;
• Program delivery (research, prepare deliver) in conjunction with manager libraries; and
• Undertake all required library administration and maintenance of relevant records.

Various ad hoc duties to support and assist the wider team as required. Implement and deliver on all

priorities as determined by and directed by manager libraries (including scheduled progress reporting

where required).

Work Duties

The position description does not act to limit or set specific duties required to fulfil this role, this

document serves to describe the role and outline the required outcomes and to set expectations.

All employees are required to have a flexible approach to their work, including undertaking work

duties which may fall outside those required of this role. All employees must comply with

reasonable and lawful directions.

Core Competencies

The following competencies are required of all roles within the Shire and are ranked to reflect differing

levels of responsibility. These competencies reflect the Shire’s Values of Respect, Openness,

Teamwork, Leadership, Excellence and Health and Wellbeing which always apply, to all staff, in all

roles.

Competency Required Level

Health and Safety Fundamental: Applies Job Safety Analysis, Safe Work Method

Statements, and other safety procedures to own work and immediate

work area. Maintains a safe workplace and actively participates in

hazard identification and reporting. At all times acts in accordance

with the principles identified in the Local Government Act and State

and Federal Legislation.

Accountability Intermediate: Works under general supervision up to limited

supervision. Applies discretion in own task sequencing, may develop

job specific systems to assist in the completion of allocated tasks.

Receives general direction and selective checking of work.

Judgement and Decision Fundamental: Work procedures generally well established. Decisions

Making made impact on local work areas and team. Discretion applied within

established procedures. Judgement is limited to own work. May

make simple recommendations within local work area.

Time Management Intermediate: Able to manage own workload and prioritise within

usual work patterns.

Customer Service Advanced: Effectively communicate with clients and members of the

public and in the resolution of minor matters. The employee will

reflect and always demonstrate the code of conduct of the

organisation, its values and work with the highest level of integrity.

Financial Management Fundamental: Adhere to set budgets in purchasing. May provide

some general feedback in respect to costs and spending derived

from operational responsibilities.

Leadership Fundamental: Extent of leadership is setting a positive example

through one’s own actions to influence peers and supervisors.

Role Specific Competencies

These are the specific competencies required of the role.

Competency Required Level

Problem Solving Fundamental: Able to solve minor problems that relate to immediate

tasks in accordance with management directives, policies of Council

and legislative requirements.

Policy or Legislative Fundamental: Apply procedures or work processes to own work.

Interpretation

Conflict Resolution Fundamental: Able to work well with team members and

demonstrate respect to peers.

Communications Skills Fundamental: Can read and write English to an acceptable level for

the workplace. Can follow written and verbal direction, safety

instructions, and other workplace specific terminology. Major portions

of the work are verbal rather than written. Considerate when dealing

with others.

Equipment Operation Fundamental: Uses handheld, non-powered equipment.

Administration Skills Advanced: Able to set up administrative processes, including record

keeping, filing, and tracking systems and train others in the use of

these processes and systems.

Licenses, Registrations, Memberships or Qualifications Required of Role

• Minimum C Class Drivers Licence;
• Current National Police Clearance (dated within 6 months of commencement);
• Working with Children Check; and
• First Aid Certificate.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge Required of Role

• Proficiency in MS suite of software; and
• Relevant prior experience in administration, customer service and/or working with children

experience.

Confirmation

I have received, read, and familiarised myself with this position description

Name _________________________

Signed _________________________

Date _________________________

Position descriptions may be reviewed on an annual basis, as part of the Shire’s annual

performance review process.

Employment Conditions & Benefits

CONDITIONS

Employment conditions are in accordance with the Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement

2022 (EA).

ALLOWANCES

Ashburton, Annual Leave Travel and Health & Wellbeing allowances are applicable (pro-
rated) as per the EA.

Ashburton Allowance $4,750 pa

Annual Leave Travel Allowance $2,000 pa

Health & Wellbeing Allowance $300 pa

Position dependent, other benefits may include provision of a mobile phone, tablet and/or

laptop, flexibility in working arrangements as well as travel, training, and personal

development opportunities.

SUPERANNUATION

Along with 10.5% Superannuation guarantee, we offer a generous Superannuation matching

scheme (up to a total of 22.5% and 25.5% after 2 years), with salary sacrifice options.

ANNUAL LEAVE

Six (6) weeks annual leave per annum with no additional leave loading applicable.

LONG SERVICE LEAVE

Thirteen (13) weeks after ten (10) years continuous Local Government service which is

transferable between Local Governments in Western Australia.

ACCOMMODATION

Under the current Accommodation Directive, all full time and part time employees can apply

for either free Shire accommodation or rent relief, pending eligibility and availability.

UNIFORM AND PPE

Corporate uniforms are provided as per the EA. Uniforms considered PPE will be provided

upon commencement and will be replaced as required.

What do you need to do before applying?

COVERING LETTER

The covering letter should include the title of the position you are applying for, as well as

the position reference number. You should explain why you are applying for the position,

outline the relevance of your skills and how you may be contacted during normal business

hours, should you be progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

RESUME

Your resume should be up to date and provide personal details such as your name, address,

and telephone number as well as relevant work history, education, training, courses

attended, qualifications and professional memberships. Relevant work history should

commence with the most recent position you have held as well as the dates/period of

employment. In the description of your work history give only a brief summary of the duties

and responsibilities for each of the positions.

REFEREES

You should include in the resume the names and contact numbers of at least two (2) recent

referees. It is our preference to contact referees from positions you’ve held which are related

to the role you’re applying for, if viable. At least one referee should be your current manager,

alternatively a manager from a previous position may be used.

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website:

www.ashburton.wa.gov.au

NEXT STEPS

Once you have submitted your application you should start thinking about the next steps of

the recruitment process and gather documentation to address the mandatory requirements

for the role, this will include:

• 100 points of ID;
• Current Driver’s Licence; and
• Required qualifications, tickets, or other licences.

You may also be required to undergo pre-employment checks such as psychometric testing,

medical assessments and drug and alcohol screening – ensure you have documentation or

evidence of any medical conditions or medication prior to medical testing being conducted.