Library Assistant - Home Library
Job No:
SSC1501
Location:
Sutherland Shire
Are you passionate about helping others access the joy of reading and learning? We are looking for both part-time and full-time Library Assistants to join our Home Library service team.
In this role, you’ll play a vital part in connecting people who are unable to visit the library in person - such as aged care residents and those who are housebound - with books, resources and technology that support lifelong learning and enjoyment.
You will assist with membership applications, respond to enquiries, deliver professional customer service, and support the promotion of our Home Library service across the community. Your work reflects our values of collaboration, respect and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Select and deliver library materials and resources to aged care facilities and individual customers at home.
- Assist customers, carers and family members with requests, including use of library technologies.
- Support the promotion of the Home Library service within the community.
- Maintain and help manage the Home Library collection.
- Provide excellent customer service across all library branches as needed.
- Work collaboratively within a team and across multiple library locations.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- A willingness to work towards (or completion of) a Library & Information qualification or equivalent
- Current Drivers Licence (Class C) and a clear Service NSW Driving History record.
- Working with Children Check number.
- Provide First Aid or willingness to complete within 3 months of employment.
- A strong commitment to inclusive customer service, especially for seniors and people with disabilities
- Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Wednesday 17th September 2025.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated on Monday 22nd September 2025.
- Package: $61,515 - $65,203 (full time equivalent) gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Full Time, 35 hours per week, with the option of a 19 day month through Council’s flex system. Part Time working 25 hours per week. Applicants must be available work a range of shifts across a 7 day spread, between the hours of 8:00am -9:00pm to support the operational requirements of the libraries.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks (including Covid-19 Vaccination), and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Kelly Wilson, Coordinator Library Engagement, KWilson@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJohnson@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Click on the link to check out the Position Description