Library Assistant - Permanent Part Time

Wollondilly Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex-time provisions

Growth Learning Program

STAR Reward and Recognition program

Educational Assistance Program

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wollondilly Shire Council is seeking a Library Assistant on a permanent part-time basis (21 hours per week) in the Library Services team. The role includes cataloguing, processing and circulation of materials, handling enquiries, and maintaining records, with a focus on accessible, accurate collections and responsive customer service.

Reporting to the Collections Services Librarian, you will support collection management activities and general library operations, including rostered evening and

Qualifications

• Current Class C Driver's Licence and a valid Working with Children Check.
• Ability to work in customer service rosters including evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated experience working well within a team.
• Ability to follow instructions, work autonomously and communicate professionally.
• Experience in managing financial transactions in a customer service setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with acquisition, processing, cataloguing, maintenance and circulation of library materials.
• Respond to enquiries and maintain library records.
• Assist with collection management activities and general library operations support.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Cash handling

Driver's licence

Working with Children Check

Job description

• Salary commencing from $36.64 per hour + 12% Superannuation
• Permanent Part Time, 21 hours per week
• Access to generous Flex-time provisions

About the opportunity:

Join our Library Services team and make a positive difference in the community!

A rare opportunity has a risen to join our Library Services team on a permanent part time basis as a Library Assistant. Reporting to the Collections Services Librarian, the successful candidate will assist with the acquisition, processing, cataloguing, maintenance and circulation of library materials, ensuring collections are accessible, accurate and well maintained. The role also involves responding to enquiries, maintaining library records, assisting with collection management activities and providing general support to library operations.

To succeed in this position, you will meet the following criteria:

• Current Class C Drivers Licence and a valid Working with Children Check (paid employment).
• Ability and commitment to work in Council’s customer service point rosters, including rostered evening and weekend shifts across the span of Monday-Sunday.
• Demonstrated experience of working well within a team environment.
• Ability to follow instruction, work autonomously, and communicate professionally.
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial transactions in a customer service setting.

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us and Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

• Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
• Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
• our wellbeing matters – be connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Further Information: Samantha Levy, Collections Services Librarian, 4677 4414.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday 9 November, 2026.

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.