- Salary $85,108.03 – $105,618.30 p.a. plus superannuation
- Permanent Full Time - 35 hours per week plus three weekly RDO
- Based in Double Bay, short walk from 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 a passionate, people person who has a love of libraries? Take the next step in your library career and work in some of the most beautiful and well-known public libraries in the state!
We have an exciting and rare permanent full-time opportunity available for a Community Engagement Officer – Home Library Service.
Reporting to the Library Events & Programs Team Leader, you will join a professional and friendly team of experienced Library Community Engagement Officers who share the same passion of providing high quality library programs and customer service. Your main responsibility will be to manage and provide an excellent home library service that meets community needs.
About you
You will be highly organised and possess outstanding communication skills. You will have an understanding of the library industry and home library service provision.
Essential Criteria
- Tertiary qualifications in Information Studies or Information and Knowledge Management or extensive equivalent industry experience.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and managing a home library service or similar.
- Demonstrated commitment to learning and continuous self-improvement as well as a positive approach to change, flexibility and adaptability in the work environment.
- An enthusiastic and engaging approach to providing excellent customer service.
- Demonstrated ability to work both as a team member and independently, with proven time management and organisational skills.
- Well-developed knowledge and skills in Library technology with the ability to assist customers in the use of technology.
- Well-developed oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively liaise, consult and communicate with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Competency in all MS office applications including word, Excel, Outlook and Publisher.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to EEO and WH&S principles.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake the physical requirements of the position as outlined in section Eight (8) of the position description.
- Current C class driver’s license.
Desirable Criteria
- Willingness to obtain a First Aid Certificate.
What’s in it for you?
We promote equal access to opportunities within the organisation and we pride ourselves on creating a safe and engaging working environment.
We are dedicated to looking after our staff, because if we look after our people, we will be better placed to look after our community.
Eligible staff will be entitled to some of the following benefits:
- Fortnightly/three RDO
- Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport with access to 810+ fitness facilities
- Generous personal leave provisions (E.g. Long Service Leave after 5 years’ of continuous service, Parental Leave, Health & Wellbeing Days, Study Leave)
- High quality training and development opportunities
How to apply
- Apply online by clicking 'Apply Now'.
- You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria.
- If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire. Applications that do not address the selection criteria may not be considered.
- You will be able to upload 2 documents only.
- For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to http://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/employment/recruitment_and_selection_process
- For further information about the role, please contact Sarah Sproule, Team Leader Library Events and Programs on 02 9391 7932 during business hours.
- Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.
CLOSING DATE: 11:59pm on Sunday, 2 November 2025
Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.
