Library Officer -Casual

Hawkesbury-City-Council; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 53,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great environment

Health program

Training opportunities

Recognition program

Social club

Employee assistance

Job summary

Hawkesbury City Council is seeking a casual Library Officer to join the Windsor-based library team. The role focuses on delivering friendly, high-quality library services on-site, including readers advisory and program delivery.

You will work with colleagues in the Arts and Culture Branch to promote literacy and community engagement, with opportunities to grow in a supportive local-government environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in library services with relevant experience.
• Proven ability to deliver quality customer service.
• Comfort with digital/online technology.
• Strong information research and retrieval skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality library services and programs to the public.
• Participate in delivering responsive, friendly library services.
• Work collaboratively with Arts and Culture team to meet goals.
• Provide Readers Advisory to promote reading for pleasure and literacy.

Skills

Diploma of Library & Information Serv

Customer service

Digital literacy

Information research

Public communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

WWCC

Driver’s licence

WHS knowledge

Education

Diploma of Library & Information Services or equivalent

Job description

Location: Windsor

Department: Arts and Culture

Employment type: Casual

Work Arrangement: On-site

Be passionate. Be progressive. Hawkesbury CityCouncil.

• Join agreat team
• Casualposition - Library Officer $46.39 per hour

Hawkesbury CityCouncil is the largest local government area in metropolitan NSW covering 2,800square kilometres, incorporating both urban and rural communities. We are committed to working together todeliver outcomes for the community through innovation and best practice.

HawkesburyCity Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcomeand encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and TorresStrait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, theLGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

The Role

Reporting to the Customer ServiceLibrarian, the purpose of this role is to participate in the delivery ofresponsive, high quality, friendly and efficient library services and programsand working collaborativelywith colleagues in the Arts and Culture Branch to achieve goals.

About You

You will be able to provide ahigh-quality Readers Advisory Service to promote both fiction and nonfictionreading for the dual purposes of satisfying reader needs and advancing literacyskills.

• Diploma of Library and Information Services orequivalent and relevant qualification and experience working in a library
• Demonstrated ability to deliver quality customerservice by determining customer needs and achieving quality outcomes
• Confident and experienced with using digital, onlinetechnology
• Information research and retrieval skills
• Excellent public manner and ability to communicatewell with a wide range of people
• Ability to work as part of a team environment,contribute to service improvements and adapt to change
• Ability to carry out duties and responsibilities of the position with the minimum of supervision on a day-to-day basis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and abilityto become skilled with unfamiliar software and technology in general
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• Class C Drivers Licence
• WHS General Construction Work in NSW
• Successful applicants will be required toundergo background (police) checks and medical declaration

The Rewards

There are manybenefits to working at Hawkesbury Council, including:

• Greatworking environment
• Healthand Wellbeing Program
• Trainingand Development Opportunities
• EmployeeReward and Recognition program
• SocialClub - BBQs, Christmas parties, raffles and activities
• EmployeeAssistance Program for employees and their family

Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for processing of yourapplication.

Applicants who donot address the selection criteria may not be considered for this position.

Please note that the canvassing of Councillorsin relation to these matters will automatically disqualify the applicant fromthis process.

File Name

SS063LS - Library Officer - Casual - 2026 October.pdf