Library Officer Children and Youth Services

Georges River Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 79,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Georges River Council is seeking a Library Officer – Children & Youth to deliver engaging programs for children, young people and families across the Georges River community. Based at Clive James Library, Kogarah, with flexibility to work across other branch locations, you will develop early literacy activities, school visits and outreach.

You will hold a TAFE Diploma in Library and Information Science and have strong customer-service and communication skills, plus a creative approach to program

Qualifications

• TAFE Diploma in Library and Information Science or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in library services and delivering engaging programs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage children, families and schools.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and promote library services and programs for children and youth.
• Plan, develop and deliver events for early literacy, school visits and outreach.
• Build relationships with schools, preschools and community groups.
• Provide exceptional customer service across all service points.
• Collaborate with colleagues to create welcoming and inclusive library environments.
• Collect and report program data to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Program delivery

Teamwork

Education

TAFE Diploma in Library and Information Science

Job description

Share your passion for literacy, creativity and lifelong learning by delivering engaging library programs and experiences that inspire children, young people and families across the Georges River community.

The Role

You are passionate about supporting children and young people to discover, learn and connect through library services, programs and experiences. With excellent customer service skills and a creative approach to program delivery, you enjoy creating welcoming and inclusive experiences for children, families, schools and community groups.

As a Library Officer – Children & Youth, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality library services, programs and events that inspire literacy, creativity and lifelong learning. Working as part of our dedicated Children & Youth Services team, you will develop and deliver engaging programs ranging from early literacy activities such as Rhyme Time and Story Time to educational, creative and recreational programs for school-aged children and young people.

You will also build strong relationships with schools, preschools and community organisations through outreach initiatives that promote library services and encourage participation across the Georges River community.

The Library Officer – Children & Youth role is part of our Library Operations Team and is primarily based at Clive James Library, Kogarah, with the flexibility to work across other Georges River Libraries locations as required.

In this role, you will:

• Undertake rostered duties at all Georges River Libraries to meet customer expectations.
• Deliver and promote library and information services that meet the diverse needs and interests of the community, encouraging literacy, creativity and lifelong learning.
• Assist in the planning, development, promotion and delivery of library programs, events and activities for children and young people.
• Contribute to the promotion of children’s and youth services through library publications, digital channels and community engagement activities.
• Deliver targeted community outreach activities that connect children, young people and families with library services and programs.
• Facilitate regular class visits, library tours and introductory sessions for schools, preschools and community groups.
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to library customers across all service points.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to create safe, welcoming and inclusive library environments.
• Assist with the collection and reporting of program and service data to support continuous improvement.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A TAFE Diploma qualification in Library and Information Science and/or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in library and information services and/or relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing, promoting and delivering engaging programs, services or events that encourage literacy, creativity and lifelong learning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, deliver presentations and engage effectively with children, young people, families and community groups.
• A highly developed customer-focused approach to service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Well-developed organisational, analytical, time management and creative problem-solving skills.

Most importantly, you will bring enthusiasm, creativity and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding library services that inspire children and young people to read, learn and thrive.

What We Offer

• Permanent full time – 70 hours per fortnight
• Salary from $78,552.73 to $91,015.06 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
• Potential for a 9-day fortnight based on operational requirements
• Generous leave entitlements, including annual leave, personal leave, additional MyLeave, and enhanced parental leave
• Access to Fitness Passport for you and your family
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Rewards Program

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Vickey Foggin, Acting Coordinator Library Programs, Marketing & Outreach on 02 9330 9517.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Friday, 23 October 2026at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or hold unlimited working rights in Australia (no visa restrictions) to apply for this position.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.