Weekend Library Assistant x2

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

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership from $18.65/week

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Inner West Council is seeking a Weekend Library Assistant to help turn everyday library visits into meaningful experiences. You will support customers, contribute to 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 will join a team that is passionate about connecting communities through ideas, culture and lifelong learning.

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.

Responsibilities

• Turn everyday library visits into meaningful experiences by supporting customers and contributing to engaging activities and events.
• Help keep libraries running smoothly and foster a welcoming space for everyone.
• Work across multiple library locations as part of a passionate team.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Planning

Teamwork

Computer skills

Education

Higher School Certificate or equivalent

Library qualification (in progress)

Job description

15h ago , from Leichhardt Municipal Council

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 valuegym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

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.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Due to the anticipated high number of applications for this role, this position will close as soon as an adequate volume of applications is received.

Pleaseread thePosition Descriptionto familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$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

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

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.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit theDepartment of Home Affairswebsite.

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.

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments

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