Library Technician

Penrith City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 77,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + 12% superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Fitness passport and Ripples Leisure C

Centre access

Job summary

Penrith City Council is seeking a Library Technician to support acquisitions, catalogue maintenance and stock takes in our community libraries. This full-time role provides friendly customer service and collaborative teamwork.

You will maintain accurate catalogue records, assist customers with resources and technology, and help grow our diverse collections while contributing to a supportive workplace.

Applicants must have library experience and the ability to pass required checks.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a library environment.
• Experience with cataloguing and collection maintenance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to provide instruction on a wide variety of services, resources and technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, combined with sound judgement and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain accurate library catalogue records so customers can easily find and access resources.
• Contribute to the selection and acquisition of resources to reflect our diverse and growing community.
• Assist with ongoing collection maintenance including stocktake and weeding activities.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service, helping people use library services, access information and navigate technology.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team goals and contribute to a productive and supportive workplace culture.

Skills

Library experience

Cataloguing

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Job description

Library Services and Information Management (Education and Training)

Government to Local (Government and Defence)

Full time

Acquisitions

Stock Take

Location601 High Street, Penrith, NSW, 2750, Australia

Base Pay77,084.00 to 89,229.00 / Year

Job Category Community Connection

Employee Type Permanent to Full Time

Contact information

Contact Name Laura Saunders

Description Library Technician to Resources Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 12 October 2026

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you

• A generous salary + 12% superannuation
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Access to fitness passport and complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

• Create and maintain accurate library catalogue records so customers can easily find and access resources.
• Contribute to the selection and acquisition of resources to reflect our diverse and growing community.
• Assist with ongoing collection maintenance including stocktake and weeding activities.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service, helping people use library services, access information and navigate technology.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team goals and contribute to a productive and supportive workplace culture.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is motivated, enjoys variety and thrives on helping and supporting the community.

Who we are (And why you’ll love us)

We're a passionate and dedicated Resources team that is committed to the delivery of: high-quality library services and resources well-maintained and accessible collections positive customer experiences effective support for library technologies and programs

You will join a team where ideas are encouraged, professional growth is actively supported, and team work, creativity and adaptability is valued.

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Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for an enthusiastic professional who is organised, customer-focused, proactive and committed to continuous improvement and upskilling.

You will bring:

• Experience working in a library environment.
• Experience with cataloguing and collection maintenance.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to provide instruction on a wide variety of services, resources and technologies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills, combined with sound judgement and attention to detail.

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.