Weekend Library Assistant x2

Inner West Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Job summary

Inner West Council invites applications for a Weekend Library Assistant. You will support customers, contribute to engaging activities and events, and help keep our libraries running smoothly while fostering a welcoming space for everyone.

The role covers multiple library locations, with responsibilities including delivering displays and programs to library customers and promoting lifelong learning within the community.

Qualifications

• Higher School Certificate or equivalent and willingness to obtain library qualification
• Proficient computer and technology skills
• Ability to deal effectively with the public and a commitment to customer service
• Ability to promote and deliver activities to library customers
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of current trends in public libraries and information technologies

Responsibilities

• Support customers and help run library activities and events
• Help keep libraries running smoothly and welcoming for all

Skills

Computer skills

Public customer service

Promote activities

Written and verbal skills

Public library trends

Education

Higher School Certificate

Library qualification pursuit

Job description

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values ofIntegrity,Respect,Innovation,CompassionandCollaborationare at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge.We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options(e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

• Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

As our Weekend Library Assistant, you’ll help turn everyday library visits into meaningful experiences. You’ll support customers, contribute to engaging activities and events, and help keep our libraries running smoothly while fostering a welcoming space for everyone.

Working across a variety of library locations, you’ll join a team that is passionate about connecting communities through ideas, culture and lifelong learning. Together, we’ll continue delivering the exceptional library service our residents value.

$23,478.41 - $27,197.45 p.a. (pro-rata based on 14 hours per week) + 12% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Higher School Certificate or equivalent and willingness to obtain library or information qualification
• Proficient computer and technology skills
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public and a proven commitment to customer service and the ability to work and plan effectively as an individual and as a team member
• Ability and willingness to promote and deliver activities and displays to all the libraries customers
• Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills and the ability to identify priorities, meet deadlines and work quickly and accurately under pressure
• Knowledge and a general interest in current trends in public libraries, lending services, emerging information technologies, publishing, contemporary culture and experience in implementing innovative ideas to create new programs.

Enquiries

Anna Mullen, Acting Library Operation Manager on 9392 5887

Closing Date

Sunday 25 October 2026, 11:30PM

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks
Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies, looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join us on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community. We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation, and Council’s values of integrity, respect, innovation, compassion and collaboration guide everything we do. As an organisation committed to child safety, we also recognise the importance of the wellbeing of all children and young people, and the marvelous value they bring to the inner-west community, and it is essential they are safe while they access services and enjoy Council facilities. Council expects commitment to these values and responsibilities from all its employees as they serve the community and make Inner West a great place to be.