Librarian

Ku-ring-gai Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free confidential Employee Assistance 

Health & Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Ku-ring-gai Council seeks a Librarian to join our Library Services team on a full-time basis. You will deliver readers’ advisory, reference and circulation support, and engage the community through programs and outreach.

In this role you’ll lead staff guidance, manage day-to-day operations, and work across branches to promote services and ensure a welcoming experience for all patrons.

Qualifications

• Qualified librarian with degree in library/information science and eligibility for ALIA Associate Membership.
• Experience in public libraries with readers’ advisory, reference, circulation and library programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent customer service across readers’ advisory, reference and circulation.
• Connect the community with library services through programs, events, outreach and specialist services.
• Support and lead staff by allocating work, providing guidance and resolving customer issues.
• Promote library services and create a welcoming, positive experience for customers.
• Support day-to-day library operations, including collection maintenance and reporting faults.
• Work across Ku-ring-gai Library branches, including events, training and activities.

Skills

Readers advisory

Reference services

Circulation management

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Library/Information Science degree

ALIA Associate Membership eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital platforms

Job description

• Friendly and supportive team environment

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.

With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.

About the role

Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic Librarian to join our Library Services team on a full-time basis. Must be willing to work Tuesday to Saturday.

This role will see you provide support to branch staff, ensuring all services are provided in a professional and friendly manner and meet the diverse needs of the community.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Deliver exceptional customer service across readers’ advisory, reference and circulation.
• Connect the community with the library through programs, events, outreach and specialist services.
• Support and lead library staff by allocating work, providing guidance and resolving customer issues.
• Promote library services and create a welcoming, positive experience for customers.
• Support day-to-day library operations, including collection maintenance, workroom tasks and reporting faults.
• Work flexibly across Ku-ring-gai Library branches, including assisting with events, training and activities.

Qualifications, skills & experience

• Qualified library professional with degree in library/information science and eligibility for ALIA Associate Membership.
• Experienced in public libraries, with strong skills in readers’ advisory, reference, circulation and library programs.
• Passionate about customer service, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident problem-solver with strong organisation, time management and conflict resolution skills.
• Digitally capable, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, mobile technology, social media and e-resources.
• A collaborative and flexible team player who brings initiative, enthusiasm and a commitment to professional development.
• Work with a supportive and collaborative team that values ideas, initiative and enthusiasm
• Build your professional skills and experience
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

For more information, please refer to the Position Description

Like to know more?

Please contact Katherine Readon 9424 0100

Closes:

11:30pm, 21 October 2026

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer