Library Service Officer

About the Town

Based in the beautiful inner western suburbs of Perth, the Town of Cambridge has some of the best natural areas, open spaces, recreation, and sporting facilities in the state; Town of Cambridge staff can effortlessly enjoy attractions such as City Beach, Galup and Bold Park in their lunch break, or after work.

Our mission is to maintain and enhance our very liveable suburbs, their streetscapes and character and our vibrant activity centres through strategic, cost-effective management of resources and an enhanced community experience.

The Cambridge Library

The Cambridge Library makes a vital contribution to the social, cultural, learning, and economic development of our community. We achieve this through the provision of information, access to technology, opportunities to develop new skills and knowledge, reading and literacy activities, and welcoming community spaces that connect people with each other and with the Town. Along with traditional library services, the library also provides access to an extensive range of resources, technologies, and training to support digital inclusion and literacy in the community.

The Role

Make a lasting impact at the Cambridge Library as our Library Service Officer (Marketing and Communications). With support from the Coordinator Community Programs and Library Services, you'll develop and evaluate the Cambridge Library's social media, marketing and communications in alignment with its Strategic Plan.

In this newly established role, you will promote programs and events across various channels, design campaigns to attract new patrons, and collaborate with internal teams to create engaging content. With the Cambridge Library team, you will contribute to delivering continued high quality customer service to library patrons, while also assisting in maintaining stakeholder relationships, collections and project delivery.

Selection Criteria

The successful candidate's core values will mirror the Town's values of Friendly and helpful, Teamwork, Creativity, Integrity, and Respect, and be able to demonstrate the following:

• Experience in developing, delivering and evaluating effective and engaging marketing and communications materials across a wide variety of channels.
• Comprehensive knowledge of digital marketing software programs, current marketing trends, and inclusive and accessible communication practices.
• Highly developed written skills, including experience in writing and proof-reading engaging content, newsletters, press releases and other promotional materials.
• Highly developed verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated experience managing stakeholder relationships and working collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to manage projects within set timeframes, meet deadlines, prioritise competing demands, update shared project plans, and record information.
• Experience providing high-quality customer service within a busy and evolving environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team to deliver strategic outcomes.
• Tertiary qualification in marketing, communication or library services or other related discipline OR extensive experience (desirable).

Eligibility

• Current National Police Clearance (no older than 3 months)
• Ability to work rostered hours including evenings and weekends (if required)
• Australian working rights

Why work for Town of Cambridge

• Up to 17% Superannuation (employer contribution)
• Flexible working hours / flexi-days
• Health and Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Training and Development opportunities
• Free access to Bold Park Aquatic
• Free car parking
• Quarterly staff cultural awards
• 13 weeks Long Service Leave after 10 years service in Local Government. Pro-rata long service leave is available after 7 years' service (long service entitlements are transferable within Local Governments).

How to apply

If you want to help contribute to the Town of Cambridge and make a difference to our community, we would like to hear from you

For further information, including detailed positions descriptions, selection criteria, and how to apply for this position please visit the Town of Cambridge Careers page:

Closing date:  5pm, Monday 6 October 2025; interviews may be conducted with suitable candidates prior to the closing date. Therefore, the Town reserves the right to close applications prior to the aforementioned date