Library Assistant

the original; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Sutherland Shire Council’s Libraries team is seeking enthusiastic Library Assistants to welcome visitors, guide readers, assist with loans and memberships, and connect people with books, technology and programs across our network.

You’ll join a friendly, customer‑focused workforce, work a range of shifts across a 7‑day roster, and access wellbeing programs, training and development opportunities in a supportive community environment.

Qualifications

• Public library experience preferred.
• Working With Children Check required.
• Studying towards or completed Library and Information Services qualification.

Responsibilities

• Create welcoming experiences for library customers.
• Assist with loans, returns, memberships and reservations.
• Help customers access technology and digital resources.
• Maintain attractive, organised and accessible collections.
• Support the delivery of library programs, events and community activities.
• Assist with children's and youth initiatives.
• Work across our library network to support service delivery.
• Contribute ideas that help us continually improve our services.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Technology literacy

Teamwork

Education

Library and Information Services qualification

Job description

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

Qualifications

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

Experience

• Previous public library experience
• Current Driver's Licence

Job Details

• Get your application in by 11.59pm: Thursday 1st October 2026
• Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
• 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.

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.

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.

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.