Library Assistant Programs
WHY US:
We believe it's important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future.
Join our award-winning Library service, part of Council's Community and Lifestyle team with dedicated staff working in children's services, delivering programs, supporting recreation and community development
JOB DETAILS: 2 X Permanent Full Time 35 hours, 5 days/week (Mon to Sun bandwidth) $63,772.08 to $69,640.27 + 12% super
JOB DESCRIPTION
Liverpool Council's Library and Museum Services operate six libraries, including the award winning Yellamundie Library and Gallery. Our libraries are visited by 1000's of people each day as a place to work, play and study.
The Library Assistant supports and delivers best-practice programs and supports the planning, development and delivery of customer focused activities to meet the needs across key focus areas of children, youth and adults in the Liverpool community.
Collaborate with library staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs, maintain service resources, support staff development and training, monitor program outcomes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Provide excellent customer service and operational support across the library network, including outreach activities, collection maintenance, and branch service delivery as required.
Performing other duties as required from time to time including resource allocation, collection maintenance and provision of direct customer support as required across the library network including night shift work and weekend work
ABOUT YOU
The successful applicant will have:
- Current Class C Driver's Licence.
- Completion of Library qualifications or working towards (Minimum Certificate III in Library and Information Services).
- This position is subject to a working with children check. Please provide your current working with children check verification number.
- Experience working in a public library and a customer service environment.
- Ability to implement promotional activities for Adult, Youth & Children's Programs.
- Demonstrated ability to participate as an effective team member.
- Proven experience in the facilitation and provision of quality Adult, Youth &/or Children's Programs.
BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US
- Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant. We encourage those studying or wishing to gain tertiary qualifications in libraries to apply.
- Be rewarded with an attractive annual salary package (Salary will be dependent upon the relevant skills, experience, and competencies of the successful applicant)
- Health and wellbeing benefits including 2 Health and Wellbeing Leaves and access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Access to a Fitness Passport membership
- Internal professional Learning and Development
This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply.
All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.
Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.
To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First Nations people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.
HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.
Click here for a copy of the position description
CLOSING 3PM 29th June 2026
Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner at billas@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
