Clerical Officer - Library Operations (Internal only)

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, we are the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $24.8 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 35,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About Blacktown City Libraries

We have 6 community libraries across our local government area: Blacktown, Mount Druitt, Stanhope Gardens, Riverstone, Lalor Park, and Marsden Park Temporary Library. We also have a popular mobile library service.

We offer a wide range of services to our community including but not limited to, borrowing services, a digital library, study support services, technology workshops, and multicultural, children and youth services. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality customer services, creating places for people to come together to learn and connect with one another and our resources.

If you would like to know more about Blacktown City Libraries, please visit our website.

About the opportunity

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Clerical Officer to support our Library Operations team at Max Webber Library on a term contract, part-time basis for up to 3 months. 

As a key member of our team, you will provide vital administrative support across a range of library services. Your responsibilities will include:

• Handling cash and banking procedures with accuracy and professionalism
• Assisting with the setup and pack-down of furniture and equipment for events at the Max Webber Library Function Centre
• Supporting the creation of e-Newsletters and helping maintain our digital presence on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Eventbrite.

We value team players who bring initiative, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. To thrive in this role, you require: 

• Excellent communication skills
• Confidence in using computers and learning new software
• A willingness to take on new tasks and solve problems independently.

If you're someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in their work, and is eager to contribute to a vibrant community space, we would love to hear from you!

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Suitable experience and or relevant qualifications
• Relevant computer skills, including but not limited to MS Office
• Experience in cash handling and banking
• Relevant experience in accordance with requirements outlined in the position description
• Demonstrated strong commitment to customer service
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment and independently
• Well-developed problem solving skills
• Demonstrated understanding of EEO and WHS principles with the demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse client groups
• Working with Children Check (WWCC).

Desirable: 

• Current class C driver’s licence
• Public library experience
• Experience using TechnologyOne or similar software
• Experience with web publishing
• Demonstrated ability to manage and maintain social media accounts.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• Entry level for this position starts at $1,315.70 per week pro-rata
• 22.5 hour working week 
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

This position has been identified as child related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.
   
   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 19 September 2025, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Mark Friggieri on 0416 149 969 

Internal ref:              BCC1161