Librarian

Council Jobs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Professional development

Supporting families

Inclusive culture

Job summary

City of Sydney is seeking a Library Collections Officer to advance our community-oriented library program. You will manage community purchase suggestions, oversee ordering, and maintain catalogue records across nine branches, ensuring a diverse and relevant collection.

The role requires experience in library collections management, strong administrative skills, and the ability to collaborate with suppliers. A rostered weekend presence and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Passionate about developing library collections that meet community needs.
• Qualification or experience in library or information discipline, or eligible for ALIA membership.
• Experience in development, management and maintenance of library collections.
• Confident using library management systems and supplier platforms.
• Strong administrative, organisational and contract management skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and committed to continuous improvement.
• Engage with the community and deliver high-quality customer service.
• Available to work Sunday to Thursday to support seven-day operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage community purchase suggestions and collections ordering.
• Maintain supplier performance and relationships; manage supplier bases.
• Maintain catalogue records and identify opportunities to improve collection management processes.

Skills

Library collections

Contract management

Supplier relationships

Catalogue maintenance

Administrative skills

Community engagement

Weekend availability

Education

Library/Information qualification

ALIA membership eligibility

Tools

Library management systems

Supplier platforms

Catalogue maintenance practices

Job description

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. Our nine library branches and two library links provide important services for our community, assisting students, visitors, tourists and workers with their technology and information needs.

In this role, you will contribute to the development of the Library’s collections by delivering acquisition services that ensure our collections remain relevant, diverse, and responsive to the needs of our community.

The position is responsible for managing community purchase suggestions, collections ordering and selection, managing supplier performance and relationships, maintaining catalogue records and identifying opportunities to improve collection management processes.

We're looking for someone who:

• is passionate about developing library collections that meet the needs and interests of our community
• holds relevant qualification or experience in library or information related discipline, or qualify for professional membership to ALIA and significant relevant experience
• has experience in the development, management and maintenance of library collections
• is confident using library management systems, supplier platforms, and applying catalogue maintenance practices
• enjoys collaborating with suppliers and colleagues to resolve problems and achieve positive outcomes
• demonstrates strong administrative, organisational and contract management skills, with the ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• is proactive, detail-orientated and committed to continuous improvement
• values engaging with the community and delivers high quality customer service
• is available to work Sunday to Thursday, to support seven-day library operations

Applicants must be willing and prepared to undertake regular weekend work, supporting seven day operations and work across any of the nine City branches as required.

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This role has the option of a rostered day off each month, known as a 19-day month.

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

Applications must be submitted online by11:59pm, Monday 09 November 2026.

For more information, contact Sharlene Louey, Collections and Contract Management Team Leader on 02 9265 9***.

Find out why a career at the City of Sydney might be right for you.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds in a workplace as diverse as our communities.

All applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, veterans and people of diverse sexualities and genders, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds 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 ***********@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au or 02 9265 9***.

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