Library Support Officer
Job No:
NSYD595
Location:
North Sydney
PART TIME - 21 hours per week
Located in the heart of North Sydney, Stanton Library is a vibrant community hub that connects people with knowledge, ideas, technology and each other. We pride ourselves on providing welcoming, inclusive, and innovative library services that support lifelong learning, creativity and community engagement.
North Sydney Council administers the North Sydney local government area on Sydney’s picturesque lower North Shore. Our 400 employees look after 77,000 residents spread across 10 square kilometres of land on the foreshores of Sydney Harbour providing spectacular harbour views, beautiful parklands and a bustling CBD.
The role
We're seeking a highly organised and proactive Library Support Officer to provide administrative and operational support to our experienced library team. You will coordinate a wide range of administrative, financial and operational activities, including procurement, invoice processing, room hire bookings, records management, and facility maintenance coordination.
Working closely with staff, contractors, community groups and customers, you will help ensure the smooth delivery of quality library services, community programs and events.
The person
You are an organised and proactive administrator with strong communication and customer service skills. Experienced in office administration and financial processes, you can effectively manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
You enjoy building positive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, take initiative to solve problems, and are committed to providing high-quality support to a team.
Why work at NSC?
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and positive workplace. Our teams are reflective of the communities in which we operate, and we value the unique contribution each member makes to the North Sydney Council. The work we do makes a real difference to the lives of our residents and contributes to their economic and social wellbeing.
North Sydney Council as an employer offers excellent employee benefits such as:
- Easy accessibility to work with spectacular harbour view work locations
- Access to Fitness Passport
- Excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour working week for indoor employees
- Flexible working hours with access to flexi-time for indoor employees
- Freedom to direct contributions to any compliant superannuation fund
- Health and Well-being programs for all employees such as Yoga and Boxing
- Access to employee recognition and reward program
- Weekly fruit baskets
- Free access to counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program
- Free financial advice by a certified Financial Planner
- Monetary transport allowance
- Invitations to local government events, training and planning sessions
- Close locale to transport options including train, bus, metro and bike ways
How to apply
Applicants are required to submit a resume and respond to the application screening questions below.
It is an essential requirement of this role that a Working with Children Check (WWCC) is conducted. It is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.
Hourly rate from: $41.76 to $49.87 per hour + transport allowance + 12% superannuation
21 hours per week
Flexibility around working days, however must be available on Mondays for weekly finance reporting.
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Closing Date: 12 July 2026 - 11.30pm
North Sydney Council is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity in order to provide a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. North Sydney Council also adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the care and protection of all children and young people. We strongly encourage candidates from wide-ranging backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.
