Casual Librarian
- Salary $44.72 - $51.87 per hour + 25% casual loading + super
- Working with Children Check required
- Friendly and supportive team environment
About Ku-ring-gai Council
Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.
About the role
Council is seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Casual Librarian to join our vibrant library team.
As a Casual Librarian, you will provide friendly, efficient and knowledgeable service to library customers across our branches.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Provide professional readers’ advisory, reference, and circulation services
- Assist with library programs, events, outreach, and specialist services
- Lead small teams as required, including training, supervising and evaluating performance
- Promote and support the library's vision and services to both internal and external customers
- Maintain and assess library collections, and carry out workroom tasks
- Support day-to-day library operations and respond to operational challenges as needed
- Perform physical tasks such as moving library materials, equipment, and furniture in line with safe manual handling practices
Required qualifications, skills and experience:
- A professional qualification in Library/Information Science or equivalent
- Eligibility for Associate Membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
- A valid Working with Children Check (for Paid Workers)
- Demonstrated experience in delivering high-quality customer service in a public library environment
- Practical experience in readers’ advisory, reference services, circulation duties, and participation in public programs
- Proven ability to follow instructions, set priorities, and meet deadlines
- Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, negotiation, and time management skills
- High proficiency in using computers, mobile devices, and applications including Microsoft Office, social media, and e-resources
- Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse team and customer base
- Initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm to work independently or collaboratively
Benefits
- Casual / flexible rosters
- 25% casual loading
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.
**As a part of the branch network team this role will be required to work at any of our libraries as rostered. A willingness to work flexible hours on occasion, including rostered evening and weekend work will be required**
How to apply
Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.
Like to know more Contact Sita Chatterjee on 02 9424 0175
Closes: 11:30pm, Saturday 30 August 2025
Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
