Casual Librarian

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Buscojobs Full time

Casual Librarian

  • Salary: $ $51.87 per hour + 25% casual loading + super
  • Working with Children Check required
  • Friendly and supportive team environment

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Located 16 km north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84 km2, is home to 124,000 residents, and is set in one of New South Wales' most attractive natural environments.

About the role

The Council is seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Casual Librarian to join our vibrant library team.

As a Casual Librarian, you will provide friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable service to library customers across our branches.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

  1. Provide professional readers' advisory, reference, and circulation services
  2. Assist with library programs, events, outreach, and specialist services
  3. Lead small teams as required, including training, supervising, and evaluating performance
  4. Promote and support the library's vision and services to both internal and external customers
  5. Maintain and assess library collections, and carry out workroom tasks
  6. Support day-to-day library operations and respond to operational challenges as needed
  7. Perform physical tasks such as moving library materials, equipment, and furniture in line with safe manual handling practices

Required qualifications, skills, and experience:

  • A professional qualification in Library / Information Science or equivalent
  • Eligibility for Associate Membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA)
  • A valid Working with Children Check (for Paid Workers)
  • Demonstrated experience in delivering high-quality customer service in a public library environment
  • Practical experience in readers' advisory, reference services, circulation duties, and participation in public programs
  • Proven ability to follow instructions, set priorities, and meet deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving, conflict resolution, negotiation, and time management skills
  • High proficiency in using computers, mobile devices, and applications including Microsoft Office, social media, and e-resources
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with a diverse team and customer base
  • Initiative, flexibility, and enthusiasm to work independently or collaboratively

Benefits

  • Casual / flexible rosters
  • 25% casual loading
  • Friendly and supportive team environment
  • Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
  • Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website.

As part of the branch network team, this role will be required to work at any of our libraries as rostered. A willingness to work flexible hours on occasion, including evenings and weekends, is required.

How to apply

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.

For more information, contact Sita Chatterjee at

Closes: 11:30 pm, Saturday, 30 August 2025

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer.

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