Library Branch Officer

**About the position**

The Library Branch Officer will assist in the day-to-day operations of Muswellbrook and/or Denman Branches. To assist in the provision and promotion of quality customer focused programming and services.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Open and close the library, maintain equipment and supplies
- Issue, return, shelve, and check library items
- Respond to customer enquiries in-person and online, including complaints and inter library loan requests
- Support library programs, displays, and promotional activities
- Manage branch administration including mail, statistics, dispatch preparation, notice boards, newspapers, and signage
- Accurately process and receipt payments (cash, EFTPOS, credit card), reconcile revenue, and handle general banking tasks
- Assist with collection maintenance and end processing of library materials

Read the Position Description and learn more about this exciting opportunity.

**About you**
- Current Working with Children Check
- Certificate III in Library Studies or equivalent experience
- Current NSW Class C Drivers License
- Demonstrated experience and/or capability to deliver the Job Specific Key Accountabilities (outlined in the Position Description).
- Demonstrated Fundamental key capabilities as defined in the Key Capabilities Table (outlined in the Position Description).

**What we offer**
- **Casual**, with an hourly rate from $42.9921 to $46.3914 per hour (inclusive of casual loading) (depending on qualifications, skills and experience) plus 12% superannuation
- Training Courses + Professional Development
- 40% discount on yearly Aquatic and Fitness Centre membership for staff and families at local facility (conditions apply)
- Access to EAP program for employees and their immediate family

**About Muswellbrook**

Muswellbrook Shire Council is a progressive local government area, located under two hours from Newcastle and Tamworth and three hours from Sydney, in the beautiful Upper Hunter Valley.

The Shire has a long history in energy generation and is one of the largest coal mining areas in Australia. As we move towards a Net Zero economy, we are at the centre of renewable energy transition and innovation.

Working at Muswellbrook Shire Council, you will be part of driving change to create a bright and prosperous future for our community, in a location which has plentiful opportunities and an enviable lifestyle.

It is a great place to grow your career and be part of something bigger - we have space for you.

**Further information and to apply**
- For more information on this position please contact the hiring manager Lauren Allan, Head Librarian on (02) 6549 3887
- **Applications close o**n 10 October 2025**at 11:59pm**.**

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