Library Technician Young Peoples Services

The City of Cockburn is a vibrant and rapidly growing local government, committed to delivering exceptional services and creating a thriving, inclusive community. We offer our employees generous employment conditions and lifestyle benefits that support wellbeing, flexibility, and professional growth.

Why Work With Us?

• Generous superannuation (up to 16%)
• Additional 2 days of leave per year
• Flexible working arrangements (including a 9-day fortnight)
• Cockburn ARC membership and wellness programs

About the role

As the Library Technician – Young People's Services, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of inclusive and engaging library programs, environments, and collections tailored to children and young people. Working closely with the Young People's Services Coordinator and the Young People's Services Team, you will assist in the planning, promotion, and evaluation of literacy-focused initiatives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, delivering and promoting inclusive and exciting programmes specifically for children and young people.
• Providing excellent front of house customer service to the community.
• Selecting and maintaining collections that meet the needs of children, youth, and their caregivers.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and educate customers on digital library tools.
• Supervising shifts and managing rosters in the absence of Branch Librarians.
• Contributing to promotional content such as blog posts and online event materials.

This role is initially based at both the Success and Coolbellup Public Libraries at the City of Cockburn.

About You

You are a passionate and customer-focused library professional with a strong commitment to supporting literacy development in children and young people. You bring:

• Recognised library qualifications and eligibility for Technician membership with ALIA.
• Experience in planning and delivering programs for children and youth, with a sound understanding of developmental reading stages.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively with diverse community members and team colleagues.
• Technical proficiency, including troubleshooting digital applications and using social media and other technologies in a library setting.
• Excellent customer service skills, and experience in a supervisory role
• Knowledge of contemporary library practices, including cataloguing, classification, and collection development for young audiences.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

A current Working with Children Check and National Police Certificate are required, and a driver's licence is desirable.

About the City

Cockburn is home to over 135,000 residents and 9,000 businesses across 24 suburbs. Our community blends long-established neighbourhoods with dynamic new developments, offering a rich mix of lifestyles and experiences — with everything from pristine beaches and wetlands to theme parks and world-class recreation facilities.

We're centrally located in the southern suburbs of Perth, on Whadjuk Nyungar Boodjar (the land of the Whadjuk Nyungar people) between the coast and Jandakot Airport.

Employee Benefits and Role Details:

Why work with us?

• Generous superannuation (up to 16%)
• Additional 2 days of leave per year
• Flexible working arrangements (including a 9-day fortnight)
• Cockburn ARC membership and wellness programs

Salary: $ $50.66 (prorata basis inclusive of 10% loading for working unsociable hours), depending on skills and qualifications

Hours: 45.5 hours per fortnight

How to Apply:

Visit our webpage: Job Vacancies - City of Cockburn, download the position description at the bottom of the page and carefully review the selection criteria.

THEN, click the 'APPLY' button and follow the prompts to attach a current resume and a detailed cover letter addressing the selection criteria and outlining how your experience, skills, and attributes make you the ideal candidate for this role.

Note: Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Closing Date:

Friday 3 October 2025 at 5:00 pm

Further information:

Contact Amanda Heptinstall, Service Lead, Cockburn Libraries on

The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date.

The City of Cockburn is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people of all ages and people with disability.

Attachments:

- Position Description - Library Services - Library Technician - Young Peoples