Job title: Library Programs Officer (First Nations targeted) – Re-advertised
Company: Shellharbour City Council
Job description: We’re looking for someone local, a storyteller, who identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person to join our dynamic Shellharbour City Libraries team. You will enjoy engaging with people and have experience or interest in delivering programs to local First Nations communities across the Illawarra.
You will work collaboratively within the Library Programs & Partnerships Team to develop and deliver program initiatives that meet the needs of diverse audiences. Your focus will be on programs that engage with the First Nations community and promote greater understanding of First Nations culture to the wider community.
The role is based at our City Library and we encourage people from all walks of life to apply for this role.
If you have any questions or wish to discuss your personal circumstances, please reach out to the contact people for a yarn.
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.
Shellharbour City Council has recently celebrated the adoption of our first Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), detailing our future intentions towards reconciliation. It will build upon the steps that we have already taken towards reconciliation within the local community and offers further opportunities for Council to implement meaningful actions.
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.
- Permanent full time, 35 hours per week with access to flexi-time
- 7 day roster including evening and weekend shifts
- Commencing salary range from $58,507.80 – $62,088.52 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)
- 11% superannuation
- Great organisational culture with a strong, values led and progressive team
- Access to local government benefits such as; LSL after five years, three weeks sick leave per annum, Fitness Passport, Provident Fund activities etc.
Please Note: This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) clearance. If you are successful in the role and do not already hold a WWCC, we can provide assistance with your application.
For further information about the position, click for the position description.
Click for a video which provides more information about the role and the potential candidates we are looking for in this exciting role.
Contact:
- Joseph Schwartzkopf, Team Leader Library Programs and Partnerships on 0492 133 895.
- Maiquilla Brown, Aboriginal Community Liaison Officer on 0458 768 818.
Closing date: Sunday, 14 April 2024 at 11:30pm.
Note: Shellharbour City Council holds an exemption under Section 126 of the ‘Anti Discrimination Act’ 1977 (NSW) for this position.
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Expected salary: $58507.8 – 62088.52 per year
Location: Shellharbour, NSW
Job date: Sat, 16 Mar 2024 06:10:04 GMT
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