Librarian - Programs and Outreach
Job No:
NSYD599
Location:
North Sydney
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
A rare opportunity for an experienced full-time Librarian to join the Programs and Outreach team at Stanton Library. This role is responsible for planning and delivering a diverse, innovative and inclusive schedule of library programs and outreach activities.
Play an important role in delivering our flagship Writers @ Stanton author talk series, engaging school outreach and education programs, and supporting a diverse range of community groups that connect people with learning, culture and creativity.
The person
You are a creative and community-minded library professional with a passion for developing programs that inspire learning, connection and participation. Experienced in events and building networks, you thrive on bringing people together through engaging cultural, educational and literary experiences.
You are highly organised, adaptable and confident managing multiple projects, partnerships and stakeholders, while maintaining a strong focus on customer service and accessibility.
With excellent communication skills, digital confidence and a collaborative approach, you enjoy identifying new opportunities to connect with diverse audiences and deliver programs that enrich community life and strengthen engagement with library services.
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.
Salary Range from: $85,554 to $102,155 per annum + $1,000 pa transport allowance + 12% superannuation
35 hours per week with access to Flexi time
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Closing Date: 16 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.
