Library Officer

Job No: BVSC774
Location: Bega

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state’s most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children’s services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

  • Rostered days off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Salary packaging

The Opportunity

We have an opportunity for a people-focused, capable and detail-oriented individual to deliver library and customer service through the provision of regular programs, one-off events, digital resources, technology and physical material to users of Council library services. 

As a Library Officer, you will provide excellent customer service to library users by assisting with a variety of enquiries including information requests, technology assistance, suggestions for borrowers and support community connection through the delivery of engaging programs such as Storytime, school holiday activities and events for adults.

You will also participate in cross-library working groups related to Operations, Programs & Partnerships, Technology and Collections initiatives. 

To view the Position Description, please click here.

About You

We are seeking an individual who holds a minimum qualification of a Certificate III in Library Services, or willingness to undertake and has a NSW Class C Drivers Licence.

You will have the following skills and experience;

  • Demonstrated experience in the provision of Library Services, including program delivery and customer training.
  • Well-developed skills in the use and troubleshooting of computer applications and hardware.
  • Well-developed written and verbal communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with customers.

Benefits

This is a permanent part time position working 21 hours per week.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $77,319.42 gross per annum (paid pro-rata), comprising of:

  • $1,327.60 per week base salary (paid pro-rata)
  • $159.31 per week superannuation (paid pro-rata) (calculated at 12%)

Additional benefits for this position include:

  • Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
  • Salary packaging program (SmartSalary) 
  • Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.

For further information on this position, please contact Linda Albertson - Acting Library Services Coordinator on 02 6499 2243.

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 13 August 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.

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