Council's general staff work under an Enterprise Agreement and enjoy:

• A 9 day fortnight
• flexible working arrangements to assist employees to combine work and family responsibilities
• the opportunity to accrue time in lieu
• support for study at TAFE and University level
• the opportunity to 'purchase' leave
• access to an Employee Assistance Scheme
• Special Leave for RFS and SES volunteers
• Defence Leave for members of the ADF Reserves

… so join us on the NSW north coast and enjoy a satisfying career too.

Lifestyle … The Clarence Valley is part of the vibrant Northern Rivers region of NSW which has become Australia’s premier lifestyle region. The Council area encompasses a diverse set of environmental features, cultures, traditions, communities and industries, and includes the idyllic environments of Yamba and other coastal villages.

Council comprises an area of 10,440 km², employs about 500 staff, operates 5 administration centers, 10 works depots and serves approximately 50,000 residents and ratepayers living in 44 towns, villages and city environs.

The purpose of the position is to:

• Provision of efficient and effective reference and reader services to library users as part of the Clarence Regional Library network
• To support the Team Leader (Libraries West) in the day-to-day operations of the Grafton Library
• To provide local studies/family history services for the Clarence Valley community and
• provide professional advice to the Clarence Regional Library in relation to collection development.

• Diploma of Library and Information Services (Library Technician Studies) or other qualifications recognised by Australian Library & Information Association; or equivalent relevant industry experience
• Class ‘C’ Drivers Licence
• Experience working in a library environment
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver small projects
• Demonstrated organisational skills, the ability to organise the duties of staff and to prioritise daily tasks
• Sound written, oral and listening communication skills, including interpersonal skills that enable cooperative dealings with people from different backgrounds and age groups
• Sound computer literacy in email and internet programs, including the ability to undertake web based searches, and Basic Proficiency in Microsoft Word
• A demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of Work Health & Safety requirements
• Demonstrated ability to resolve conflict and to manage challenging behaviours
• Consultative manner and committed to a team-based approach, with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in an environment of continuous change

For further information on the position, and for a copy of the position description and position application form, go to the employment page on Council’s website at www.clarence.nsw.gov.au, or contact the Human Resources Section on (02) 6643 0850.

Applicants must address the essential and desirable criteria’s and include details of two current referees in their application. Applicants may use the provided position application form for this purpose if they wish.

Applications indicating the Reference Number and marked ‘Private & Confidential - Positions Vacant’ should be forwarded to:

• Manager Human Resources
  Clarence Valley Council
  Locked Bag 23
  Grafton NSW 2460; or
• Emailed to applications@clarence.nsw.gov.au; or
• Faxed to (02) 6643 0871; or
• Hand delivered to Human Resources at:
  44 Victoria Street, Grafton or
  50 River Street, Maclean

Closing date and time:

4.00pm, Monday 4 March, 2013 .

‘Clarence Valley Council is committed to the principles of EEO and OHS’

Scott Greensill
General Manager