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Library Assistant
Sutherland Shire Council
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3.8
Sutherland Shire NSW
$63,976 - $67,812 a year
Part-time, Permanent
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$63,976 - $67,812 a year

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Part-time
Permanent

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Shift work

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Employee assistance program
Complimentary flu shots

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Love helping people, discovering new ideas and being part of a vibrant community space? We'd love to hear from you.

Our libraries are more than just books. They're places where people connect, learn, explore and create. We're looking for enthusiastic and customer-focused Library Assistants to join our team and help make every visit a great experience.

Whether you're recommending a new read, helping someone navigate technology, supporting a children's activity or welcoming a new member, you'll play an important role in connecting our community with the services and resources they need.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Creating positive and welcoming experiences for library customers
  • Assisting with loans, returns, memberships and reservations
  • Helping customers access technology, digital resources and library services
  • Maintaining attractive, organised and accessible collections
  • Supporting the delivery of library programs, events and community activities
  • Assisting with children's and youth initiatives
  • Working across our library network to support service delivery
  • Contributing ideas that help us continually improve our services

What You'll Bring

  • A passion for customer service and community engagement
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Confidence using computers, digital resources and emerging technologies
  • A genuine interest in libraries, learning and lifelong discovery
  • A positive, flexible approach and the ability to work well in a team

Essential Requirements

  • Working With Children Check
  • Studying towards, willing to undertake, or completed a Library and Information Services qualification (or equivalent)

Desirable

  • Previous public library experience
  • Current Driver's Licence

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you're looking for a role where every day brings new people, new conversations and opportunities to make a difference in your community, we'd love to welcome you to our Libraries team.
  • Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
  • Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 1st October 2026
  • Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
  • Package: $63,976 - $67,812 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
  • Hours of work: Permanent part-time opportunities are available. Applicants must be available to work a range of shifts across a 7-day roster between 8:00am and 9:00pm to support the operational needs of our libraries. Weekend penalty rates are paid in accordance with Council's Enterprise Agreement.
  • To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Amber Johnson, (Coordinator Library Experience) AMjohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.


Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

Sutherland Shire Council values the skills and attributes Veterans can bring to our Council. We understand that transitioning to roles outside of Defence can feel challenging. If you're unsure where to begin or would appreciate guidance throughout the application process, please don't hesitate to contact us.


About Sutherland Shire Council

Sutherland Shire is a unique area in greater Sydney. Boasting iconic beaches, stunning coastline, vibrant town centers, and incredible national parks. All just 26 km from the CBD. As one of the largest Councils in NSW, we're home to a growing and connected community of more than 230,000 people.

Watch the video to hear from our people about the wide range of projects we're delivering for our community.

It's a great time to join our team and do work that matters.

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