Library Collections Officer

• Are you passionate about supporting
  diverse communities by connecting people with resources that foster lifelong
  learning and recreation?
• Be part of our customer
  focused library team, who provide exceptional service to our diverse
  community.
• $68, $82,363.77 plus 12% Super

About us:

Burwood Council is a vibrant hub in Sydney's Inner
West, recognised as a Strategic Centre by the NSW State Government. With its
thriving business district, cultural diversity, and well-designed public
spaces, Burwood is at the heart of a forward-thinking community.

Our Library and Community Hub is an energetic and
inspiring workplace with a Strategic Plan offering an innovative pathway for
the Library team and includes ambitious and exciting opportunities for staff to
strengthen the Burwood Community by supporting literacy, digital connection,
creativity and life-long education.

The Library team is a passionate group who embody
our library values of professionalism, collaboration, inclusion and community
driven service. The library is a welcoming place that enriches our diverse
community with opportunities to inspire, learn, connect and belong.

At Burwood, we value our people as our greatest
asset. Join us as we work towards achieving our ambitious Community Strategic
Plan 2036

Read on further if you would like to join us.

Your Position:

The Burwood Library is seeking a highly
organized, detail-oriented, and customer-focused individual to join our team as
a Library Collections Officer. Ideal
candidates will be community-minded, approachable, and passionate about public
libraries as inclusive spaces for learning, connection, and creativity.This role is a mix of technical
collection management and high-level customer service.

The main responsibilities of this role
will include

• Collection Processing: Manage the cataloguing, and physical processing
  of library serials to ensure they are shelf-ready and discoverable in our
  system
• Database Integrity: Perform quality control on the library's
  cataloguing and item records to maintain accuracy and discoverability
• Collection Maintenance: Manage stock maintenance and organise items for
  withdrawal, preserving the quality and integrity of the collection
• Customer Service: Being part
  of the team that provides effective and efficient library and information
  services to all Library users and our diverse community.

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Friday 9 am to 5
  pm except:
• Tuesdays 12 pm to 8 pm once a fortnight
• A rostered Saturday shift
  working 11 am to 4 pm every 8 to 10 weeks.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Working Experience with contemporary Library Management Systems and acquisition systems and processes, including end
  processing
• Demonstrated experience in providing high quality customer
  service
• Proven
  experience and knowledge in collection management
• Demonstrated
  technology skills and a high level of digital literacy
• Well-developed time management and organisational skills
• Demonstrated well developed oral, written and interpersonal
  communication skills, including report writing, with high level accuracy and
  attention to detail.

For more information on this role please view the
position description.

Key Requirements:

• Current and valid Working With Children Check
• Diploma recognised by ALIA in Library
  and Information services or a related discipline with recent working experience
  in a similar role
• While not essential, applicants
  with the ability to speak a second
  language, particularly a community language commonly spoken in the Burwood area
  (Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Nepali) is beneficial.

Culture & Benefits:

• Health & Well-being
  initiatives (flu vaccinations, skin checks)
• Access to Fitness Passport
  membership
• Access to Employee
  Assistance Program (EAP).

Enquiries:

For further information about this role, please refer to the Position
Description or contact Shobana Panicker, Team Leader Customer
Experience on

If you need assistance with your application, any
adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to
discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Laura Olrick, People
& Culture Advisor on

How to apply:

Click "Apply now" and follow the prompts.
Applications should include your resume, cover letter and responses to the
online questions.

Closing date:

11:59pm on Sunday, 2 November 2025.

At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value
inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and
perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of
our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique
skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also proud to be a
child safe organisation.