Casual Library Assistant

Ku-ring-gai Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual / flexible rosters

25% casual loading

Supportive and collaborative team

Job summary

Ku-ring-gai Council's libraries are seeking a Library Assistant to support Branch Librarians and ensure high-quality service to the community. You will help enable access to digital resources, deliver programs and events, and assist with library presentation.

Casual / flexible rosters with 25% loading, a friendly, collaborative team, and opportunities to build professional skills are available; willingness to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as rostered.

Qualifications

• Role requires suitably qualified and experienced individuals.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team.
• Flexible hours including evenings and weekends when rostered.

Responsibilities

• Enabling access to digital resources and facilities
• Delivery of programs and events
• Assisting with general housekeeping and presentation of the library

Job description

• Friendly and supportive team environment

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.

About the role

Council is currently seeking applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the role of Library Assistant.

As a Library Assistant you will provide support and assistance to the Branch Librarians and ensure the provision of consistent, high quality service delivery to the community.

This role will be fully integrated with the operations of the library with duties including, but not limited to:

• Enabling access to digital resources and facilities
• Delivery of programs and events
• Assisting with the general housekeeping and presentation of the library

This is a great opportunity for an individual who has experience in collaborative team work, strong conflict resolution skills, a friendly and approachable nature along with sound interpersonal and communication skills.

• Casual / flexible rosters
• 25% casual loading
• Work with a supportive and collaborative team that values ideas, initiative and enthusiasm
• Build your professional skills and experience

As a part of the branch network team this role will be required to work at any of our libraries as rostered. A willingness to work flexible hours on occasion, including rostered evening and weekend work will be required

How to apply:

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.

Attach your resume and address the compulsory questions outlining how you meet the requirements and capabilities of this role.

Recommendation: Prepare your answers to the compulsory questions on a word document first.

Like to know more? Contact Michelle Cairns on 9424 0452

Closes: 11:30pm, 26 October 2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer

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