Library Trainee

Careers at Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Woollahra Council invites applications for a Library Trainee to join our Library department for an 18-month traineeship on a temporary full-time basis. The role offers guidance from an experienced team, learning across library services, and hands-on customer service through loan/return transactions.

Applicants should have completed a School Certificate or HSC and not hold a university degree in Library and Information Services.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a School Certificate or HSC and not hold a university degree in Library and Information Services.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service and willingness to learn in a library setting.
• Ability to undertake the Certificate IV in Information and Library Services while employed.

Responsibilities

• Provide general library customer service and assist with loan and return transactions.
• Support day-to-day library operations and participate in cross-team projects.
• Operate in a friendly team environment and follow established procedures.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office

Communication

Education

School Certificate or HSC

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

• Salary up to $55,322.80 p.a. plus superannuation
• 18 month contract, 35 hours per week with an RDO every 3 weeks
• Based in the heart of Double Bay - central to public buses and Edgecliff Train Station

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings.Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

About the role

Are you looking to kick start your career in Library Services? Do you want to earn while you learn?

Woollahra Council is seeking to employ an enthusiastic Library Trainee to join our Library department to undertake a fixed term 18 month traineeship on a temporary full-time basis.

In this entry-level role, as a Library Trainee, you will have the guidance and support from an experienced team and learn about all areas of Library Services. Your duties will range from general library customer service, carrying out loan and return transactions, assisting in the day-to-day operation of the library and participating in cross-team projects. You will have the support of a friendly and experienced team at our great library locations.

About you

You will be a self-motivated individual that thrives in a team environment, is committed to providing a high level of customer service and is passionate about libraries.

You must have already completed a School Certificate or HSC, but be unqualified in Library and Information Services or a related field (must not have previously completed a university degree or TAFE qualification in Library and Information Services).

You will also demonstrate good time management skills and be willing to work full time whilst undertaking the Certificate IV in Information and Library Services.

• Has not previously completed a qualification in Library and Information Services or related field.
• Eligible to enrol in a Certificate IV in Library and Information Services under Smart & Skilled Training. For more information clickhere.
• Strong willingness to learn and the ability to successfully complete a Certificate IV in Library and Information Services over a period of 18 months.
• Enthusiastic and personable approach to providing excellent customer service.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills and competency in MS office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Proven ability to follow instructions and contribute to fulfilling the operational workload of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake the physical requirements of the position as outlined in section Eight (8) of the position description.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) principles.
• Current Working with Children Check.

CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm on Wednesday, 14 October 2026

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.

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