Library Technician - Resources

Penrith City Council; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + superannuation

Flexible working

Professional development

Fitness passport access

Community impact

Job summary

Penrith City Council is seeking a Library Technician in the Resources team to develop, acquire, maintain and catalogue library collections to meet community needs.

You will create catalogue records, assist with selection and acquisition, support stocktake and weeding, and provide friendly customer service while helping users access information and technology.

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

Attention to detail

Job description

Library Technician - 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
• The best of both worlds

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

You will play a key role, within the Resources Team, in the development, acquisition, maintenance and cataloguing of all library collections to ensure our collections are relevant, current, and meet community needs.

You will:

• 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.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteriaas a part of their application.
Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

For more information, contact Laura Saunders on 4732 7742 or **************@penrith.city

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

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.