Library Officer

Location
Five Dock NSW•Hybrid work
 
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Parental leave
Work from home
 
Full job description
Location: Five Dock Concord Libraries

Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
$71,908 to $82,695 annual salary plus Super
Participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme
2 Positions Available
The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council’s values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

About the role

Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic capable library professional to join our passionate library team to provide efficient and effective delivery of library services to meet the needs of the community including performing a range of library, customer service and administrative tasks.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a library all-rounder, looking to develop their skills and advance their career in library programs . . .does this sound like you?

Key Accountabilities:

Providing high-quality customer service across all library service points, including weekend and evening shifts as rostered
Supervising rostered staff to ensure the effective provision of quality customer service
Assisting with the day-to-day operations of the library service points and general enquiries
Supporting library projects, delivering programs, and undertaking other duties as directed by supervisors
Promoting the library and engaging with the community
Carrying out circulation and information services in accordance with the library’s policies and procedures to ensure quality customer service
Preparing and delivering library programs, activities, promotional materials, exhibitions, and displays as directed
Assisting customers in using library technology, including computers, mobile and software applications, and other digital resources
Ensuring equipment and systems are fully functional and taking corrective action when required
Assisting community members with processing library financial transactions, including payments for printing costs, fines, and fees
About the person
To be successful in this position, ideally you will have:

Diploma in Library and Information Services
Equivalent knowledge, skills and experience with demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
Current Working with Children Check
Willingness to work on weekends and evenings as rostered
What’s on offer

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $71,908 to $82,695 annual salary plus Super

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
Significant leave benefits including: 18 weeks paid parental leave
A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
Continuous training, support, and leadership development
Health and Wellbeing programs (Pilates classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, and much, much more!
Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached , alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Gayatri Krishnamurthy on 02 9911 6439 or email Gayatri.Krishnamurthy@canadabay.nsw.gov.au


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How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by completing the form below. Applications close 11:30pm, 7 August 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0238 or email grace.aberin@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

“Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks”.

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