Library Assistant

Northern Beaches Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Values based culture

Wellness program

Professional development

Job summary

Northern Beaches Council in NSW is seeking a Library Assistant for a permanent, full-time role delivering customer service across library branches and supporting programs.

The position involves preparation and delivery of events, collection management, and working in a friendly, community-focused team with 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a dynamic and people orientated library assistant to join our customer centric team.
• You’ll bring a positive mindset and creativity to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Responsibilities

• Undertake customer service duties to support the effective operation of library branches across a 7-day service.
• Prepare, facilitate and assist in the delivery of programs, events and exhibitions to support contemporary, community-focused and innovative library services.
• Undertake collection management tasks to support the provision of relevant and engaging collections.

Job description

Division:

Community & Recreation

Business Unit:

Library Services

Title:

Library Assistant, Permanent - Full-time Role, 35 hours per week

Salary Range:

$67773.08 to $78763.34 per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who We Are

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Library

Northern Beaches Libraries are one of the largest and well-used library services in NSW. The library network has six library branches spread across the Northern Beaches in addition to online and outreach services, providing contemporary and innovate spaces, programs and services that support lifelong learning, social connection and community wellbeing.

Working With Us

• Values based culture and a teams oriented working environment
• Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits
• Professional development and training opportunities

Our Opportunity

• Undertake customer service duties to support the effective operation of library branches across a 7-day service.
• Prepare, facilitate and assist in the delivery of programs, events and exhibitions to support contemporary, community-focused and innovative library services.
• Undertake collection management tasks to support the provision of relevant and engaging collections.

About You

We are seeking a dynamic and people orientated library assistant to join our customer centric team. You’ll bring a positive mindset and creativity to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information

• Position Description
• Applications close on: 28 September 2026
• Expected Interview Date: 9 October 2026
• Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Karen Bones on 02 8495 6448

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on [phone].