- Permanent / Part Time
- Salary: $35,477 - $39,882 gross p.a. (pro rata) plus 12% Super
- 21 hours per week (Monday to Wednesday)
- Located at Sanctuary Point Library, Paradise Beach Rd, Sanctuary Point
- Applications close: Thursday, 28 May 2026 (at midnight)
About the Role
The role assists in delivering an efficient, welcoming, and customer‑focused branch library service. This includes supporting day‑to‑day library operations, providing assistance to customers of all ages, and contributing to a positive library environment. A key focus of the role is supporting the planning, delivery, and promotion of engaging children's and youth programs and activities that encourage literacy, learning, and community participation. This includes:
- Work as part of the Branch team to provide a high standard of customer service and a safe working environment
- Complete all Circulation duties and undertake an equal share of tasks
- Assist in preparing, conducting and promoting library activities
- Assist clients with:
- Information enquiries, referring complex enquiries appropriately
- Public access technology and equipment
- Access to Council services and facilities
Please refer to the Job Description under the Job Attachments for a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and skills required.
About You
To be successful in the position, you will have:
- HSC or equivalent
- Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- Library experience
- Experience working with children and children's activities within a library framework.
- Current Class C Driver's Licence
- Proof of Australian residency or citizenship, or authority to work in Australia (visa)
We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic individual with an interest in supporting children and young people through library services and activities. You enjoy working with the community, are confident engaging with families, and work well as part of a team in a customer‑focused environment.
This position requires a current NSW Working with Children Check. Applicants are required to apply and pay for this check if not already obtained.
How to Apply
To submit an application, click Apply and complete each Step of the application. You will be required to attach your resume (and cover letter if required) and respond to questions regarding general information about you.
In addition, you will be required to demonstrate how you satisfy the requirements of the position by answering the below questions relevant to the essential criteria as outlined in the job advertisement.
- At Shoalhaven City Council our corporate core values are: Collaboration, Adaptability, Integrity and Respect. Please choose one value and advise how you have enacted this value in a professional setting.
- Please outline how you meet the essential criteria for this position including skills, qualifications, certifications and licenses relevant to this position.
- Library staff regularly assist customers with common digital devices (such as phones, tablets and laptops). Can you outline your experience with these devices and how you have assisted people with their use?
- Sanctuary Point Library delivers a range of programs, with a strong focus on children's activities such as storytimes, coding and holiday programs. Can you describe your experience planning and delivering events in a library or similar setting and what do you enjoy most about this type of work?
Applicants who progress to pre-employment checks may be required to undergo a Working with Children Check Verification, Qualification Check, Work Rights Verification, Reference Checks and Medical (Medium Risk). Employment is subject to satisfactory outcomes for all required checks.
For tips and more information on how to submit a great application, please visit how to apply on Councils website. If you require assistance submitting your application, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on 02 4429 3253 or 02 4429 3203.
Applications Close: Thursday, 28 May 2026 (at midnight)
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Anne Lee - Sanctuary Point Library Manager - 02 4406 2077
Why Work with Us
The Shoalhaven area is a unique place of great natural beauty, offering an enviable lifestyle and positive work-life balance. Our workforce is our greatest asset, and we pride ourselves on our people. Our teams are talented and inclusive and work together to provide better outcomes for our community, who are at the heart of everything we do. With a diverse range of professions and roles, we offer many career options and pathways, actively promoting opportunities and encouraging staff professional development.
Benefits include:
- Generous leave entitlements
- Long Service Leave after 5 years
- Option of flexitime for indoor staff
- 9-day fortnight for outdoor staff
- Flexible and remote working arrangements
- Novated lease arrangements available
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Corporate wellbeing programs, including Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounted health insurance
**Conditions apply as per the Local Government State award, and Council policies
Shoalhaven City Council is committed to creating a workplace that reflects our diverse community. We welcome applicants of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, veterans, people with a disability, culturally diverse individuals, and LGBTQIA+ community members. We ensure equitable recruitment practices, and applicants with disability can request reasonable adjustments. As a Child Safe Organisation, we uphold the rights and safety of all children and young people.
