Librarian - Readers and Research
Job No:
SSC1520
Location:
Sutherland Shire
Are you ready to take the next step in your library career? We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for an experienced library team member to grow into the role of Librarian – Readers and Research within our Arts & Libraries team.
This role is ideal for someone passionate about customer service, supporting HSC students and target groups, and contributing to the success of our community programs and library services.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Providing exceptional customer service and helping our community connect with the right information and resources.
- Sourcing and managing resources that support HSC students, Council staff, and other target groups.
- Assisting with the organisation and delivery of community programs and library events.
- Preparing and managing rosters to ensure smooth daily operations and staff support.
- Collaborating with colleagues across the library network and supporting the Team Leader with team and service delivery tasks.
- Helping staff and community members build their digital and research skills through training and assistance.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Degree or post graduate qualification in Library and Information Science or related area with eligibility for ALIA membership.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- Experience in a library environment delivering customer service and research support.
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 24th September 2025.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
- Package: $93,854 - $99,489 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Permanent Full Time. You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council’s flex system. 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.
This is an internal only advertised position. Only current employees of Sutherland Shire Council are eligible to apply.
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 will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Jacinta Craine, Team Leader Readers & Research, JCraine@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
Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.