Branch Librarian

2 days ago

Blacktown City Council, Australia Blacktown City Council Full time
Overview

Blacktown City Libraries are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Branch Librarian to join the Customer Service team on a permanent, full-time basis. Located at the Lalor Park branch and reporting to the Customer Services Coordinator, you will lead a small team in providing exceptional library services to the community.

The position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the branch, including delivering regular programs for children, providing community technology training sessions, stock management, merchandising and display, and providing professional information and readers advisory services.

Responsibilities
  • Deliver regular programs for children
  • Provide community technology training sessions
  • Stock management, merchandising and display
  • Provide professional information and readers advisory services
EssentialQualifications and experience
  • Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent as recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
  • Eligible for professional membership of ALIA
  • Solid library experience
  • Working with Children Check (WWCC)
Desirable
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work in both a team and independently
  • Ability to lead a team
  • Relevant computer skills, including experience with electronic and online resources
  • Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as rostered
  • Experience in library promotional activities
  • Experience supervising staff
  • Experience in cash handling
  • Experience in library relocation and/or refurbishment
  • First aid certification
  • Ability to speak a community language
  • Current class C driver's licence
Remuneration and Benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council's Enterprise Agreement.

  • Entry level for this position starts at $1,502.79 per week
  • 35-hour working week
  • Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
  • Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% employer contribution to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs

This position has been identified as child related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position Description

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Apply now

Apply through our online application process. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach, and a personal email address ready to use. Review the questions and prepare your responses before starting your application.

  • Ensure you have your resume and other documentation ready to attach
  • Use a personal email address and avoid logging out of the system
  • Prepare responses to questions before you begin
Closing date

Closing date: Friday 26 September 2025, 11:59 pm

Contact

Contact officer: Samantha Cadwallen on 9839 6617

Internal ref: BCC1124

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