Library Technician
External Services | Information Management/Library
Closing date: 20/07/2025
The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on Western Australia’s south east coast, comprises some of the most spectacular landscapes and beaches in WA. The Shire employs over 300 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of the largest employers in the region. Employees enjoy generous benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives, opportunities for career progression, and work life balance.
All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence in contributing to the community, making Esperance a great place to live and work.
About the Job
There is an exciting opportunity with the Shire of Esperance Library for a Library Technician. Supporting the core operations of the Library and providing digital literacy education and quality customer service to the community.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist community members with digital mentoring and education through one on one and group training sessions, delivering education material and programs to promote and encourage digital literacy in the community.
- Administer and maintain library-specific software and hardware in conjunction Shire’s IT Department and key partners/vendors. Provide informed recommendations relating to implementation of library specific hardware, software and systems digital and electronic services and resources in the Library.
- Maintain and improve the library catalogue to ensure accuracy of the database and compliance with cataloguing standards.
This is a Permanent full time, working up to 38 hours per week.
All Library staff are required to work every 3rd Saturday as part as the rostered hours.
About you
In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:
- Graduate of or significant progress towards, a relevant qualification enabling Professional Membership of the Australia Library and Information Association (Associate or Library Technician Membership); or equivalent relevant experience in libraries and/or a digital/information technology environment.
- A proven ability to operate, maintain and troubleshoot technical equipment and systems.
- Well-developed knowledge of the modern public library environment and library services.
Benefits
Salary Range: $70,095.00 - $72,715.00 dependant on applicant
Permanent staff are entitled to:
- 5 weeks annual leave per year
- Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution
- Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5%
- Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool & gym)
- Access to career development opportunities
- Uniform allowance
- Flexible work arrangements
- Employee wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, skin checks and flu vaccinations
Applications close on Sunday 20th of July 2025 at 6.00pm
Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal by clicking the APPLY link below and include a current Resume, a Cover Letter and addressing the Selection Criteria.
Further details are available in the Position Description, found on the recruitment portal, or contact Human Resources on 08 9071 0645
The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test to be considered for the role.
The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Attachments:- PD - External Services - Library Technician.pdf