Outreach and Programs Librarian

About the role

The Penrith City Library Service provides an array of informational, educational and recreational resources and services for residents and visitors through three branch libraries, a home library service, community events and pop-up libraries, children's and adult programming, physical and digital collections, local history collections and programs, and a toy library service. Resident surveys consistently show Penrith City Council libraries to be one of the City's most popular services.

To contribute to the delivery of a high quality, efficient, and customer focused library service for the community by providing outstanding support across all library branches as rostered. This role encompasses the supervision and management of the Home Library Service for eligible residents, along with the planning, implementation, and promotion of engaging library programs and events both within library facilities and at external venues. It also involves fostering and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders to deliver inclusive and meaningful programs tailored to adult audiences. Additionally, the role supports the development and ongoing review of policies and procedures related to Home Library Services and adult programming across all branches.

Essential criteria

• Relevant degree qualifications with eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association, or equivalent
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience managing a home library service or similar
• Experience in successfully sourcing, promoting and delivering a diverse range of library programs and workshops for adult audiences
• Strong project management and administrative skills with a proven ability to manage concurrent tasks and work to deadlines
• Strong supervisory skills and experience to lead a team with diverse responsibilities
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using library systems, online databases, digital platforms and electronic resources
• Current Class C Driver Licence

Commencing salary: $92,765 per annum, plus 12% Superannuation

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.

Visit to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

About us

At Penrith City Council, we're passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we're here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
• Diverse salary packaging
• Free access to all Ripples venues
• And much, much more

For further information about the position, please contact Barjinder Kaur, Library Programs Supervisor, on

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.