Junior Library Assistant

Yass Valley Council; Yass Valley; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Yass Valley Council is seeking a conscientious student to join our library team in Yass. The temporary, part-time role offers an opportunity to gain experience in general library and customer service duties while building strong relationships with the community.

You must be enrolled in Year 10 or 11 in 2027, be friendly and reliable, and ready to learn. Working Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, you will contribute to a supportive team and help share a love of reading.

Qualifications

• Enrolled and attending school in Year 10 or 11 in 2027.
• Friendly, positive, and willing to learn.
• Reliable and able to follow instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Able to communicate effectively with library visitors and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide general library and customer service duties.
• Work as a cooperative team member and support library activities.
• Contribute to building relationships between Council and the community.

Skills

Friendly and good communication

Willing to learn

Punctual and reliable

Team player

Education

Enrolled in Year 10 or 11 in 2027

Job description

View a full Position Description on the Council Website

Closing Date: 1.11.2026
Job Type: Temporary – Part Time
Location: Yass
Job Category: Library Services

View a full Position Description on the Council Website

Do you have a love of books, learning new things, and helping people? Are you looking for a job in a friendly and supportive environment? Yass Valley Council have the perfect temporary part-time position for students aged 15-17.

We are seeking students who are enrolled and attending school in either Year 10 or 11 in 2027. The successful applicant will provide general library and customer service duties with a focus on building and maintaining strong relationships between Council and the community.

The role involves working as a co-operative team member and contributing to the enhancement of team outputs. We offer opportunities for learning and development, a friendly and supportive team environment, and the chance to share your love of learning and reading with our community.

About you

You must be:

• Enrolled and attending school in either Year 10 or 11 in 2027


• Friendly, positive, and willing to learn


• Reliable and able to follow instructions, policies, and procedures


• Able to communicate effectively with library visitors and team members

You will need to work a minimum of 6 hours per week, Thursday - 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Saturday - 10:00am - 1:00pm, additional hours may be available during school holidays.

Renumeration

• Junior Age 15 - $14.32 per hour


• Junior Age 16 - $17.88 per hour


• Junior Age 17 - $21.02 per hour

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for this position, Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and pass relevant pre-employment checks.

Yass Valley Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and communities.

Contact

For help with your application, contact HR on (02) 6226 9***. For specific role enquiries contact Jake Livingston, Coordinator Library Services 6226 1305