Library jobs in Sutherland Shire NSW

Caring for our city, creating a future for all

Our people are passionate about their communities and connected to their teams. They’re motivated by our genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion, and our clear, compelling plan for our global city: Sustainable Sydney 2030 – 2050 Continuing the Vision.

Be part of a purpose-led organisation with care at its core. You’ll make a difference by acting in the best interests of our communities and city. Be better together with collaborative and inclusive partnerships. Embrace possibilities and be open to new ideas and creating bold solutions.

About the role

The City of Sydney Library provides a space for our vibrant communities to grow, learn, connect and create.

The nine branches offer a key front-line service in the community for local residents, students, visitors, tourists and workers. We are seeking an enthusiastic, customer focussed and motivated Library Assistant to join the City of Sydney library team.

This is a targeted role for someone with a lived experienced with disability.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in providing high quality customer service including to all members of the community
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated capacity to develop skills in a range of library services including: customer enquiries, technology assistance, and circulation services
• Demonstrated capacity to develop skills and to support the delivery of library learning programs, including technology, collections, early years, children’s, youth, adult and outreach programs

Applicants must be able to work across 4 days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (10am-3pm) and Friday (10:15am-6pm) and willing to undertake work across any of the nine City branches as required.

The recommended applicant must complete a pre-employment health declaration, medical assessment and working with children check.

Applications must be submitted online by 11:59pm, Monday 29 June 2026.

For more information, contact Tony Tith, Library Team Leader, on 0473 645 565.

What we can offer you

You’ll work with passionate, welcoming and supportive people who care for our communities and create a future for all.

Flexible working

• 3 days of care and cultural leave each year for health and wellbeing activities, cultural and religious days or events of significance
• Collaborative approach to flexible working
• City centre head office, with many public transport options.

Professional development

• Leadership and management development program
• Further education program providing reimbursement of course fees, and study and exam leave
• Opportunity to attend external courses and conferences
• Long service and employee recognition awards
• Employee assistance program offering free, confidential counselling

Supporting families

• We provide 26 weeks of paid parental leave for all new parents, supporting diverse and inclusive families
• Paid and unpaid adoption and long-term fostering leave
• Paid superannuation for up to 52 weeks of parental leave
• Part-time and job-sharing options available
• Supportive return-to-work environment

Inclusive culture

• Recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia
• Active employee networks including City Women, City Pride, DiverseCity, Inclusive City, Young Professionals and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander network
• Recognised family inclusive workplace
• Veteran employment supporter

How to apply

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities. We’re passionate about gender balance, with an executive team two-thirds female and half of leadership roles held by women.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, are encouraged to join us.

We’re a disability confident recruiter. If you identify as a person with disability and require support for your application or the recruitment process, contact us at recruitment@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9333.