Children's Librarian

5 days ago

Concord, New South Wales, Australia City of Canada Bay Council Full time $86,495 - $99,469 per year
  • Permanent Full-time, 35 hours per week
  • Work in purpose-built facilities with professional support
  • Continuous training and development opportunities
  • Join an Inclusive and Supportive Workplace

The City of Canada Bay is a thriving, colourful community, surrounded by the beautiful bays of Sydney Harbour. The area is also known for its parklands, cycle paths and walkways. City of Canada Bay Council's values underpin how we operate: We act with integrity; We empower our people; We are respectful; We work together; We innovate.

About the role

As a member of the City of Canada Bay Libraries team, this role is key to designing engaging and inclusive programs, developing collections tailored to young audiences, and building community partnerships that support learning and literacy for children from birth through the end of primary school.

Within the area of responsibility, this role will:

  • Develop and deliver a variety of socially inclusive library services and programs that promote early literacy and foster reading engagement among parents/carers and children up to Year Six.
  • Contribute to the development and management of collections for children and parents/carers, ensuring services remain relevant and responsive to community needs.
  • Actively promote children's library services within the community to increase awareness and participation.
  • Build and nurture partnerships with internal teams and community stakeholders to enhance engagement and access to children's programs and services.
  • Evaluate programs and events to drive continuous improvement and support the achievement of strategic objectives.

About the person

The successful candidate should have:

  • Tertiary qualifications in library and information studies and eligible for professional membership with the Australian Library and Information Association
  • Experience working with children and their parents/carers in libraries, education, or community services
  • Proven ability to develop and deliver programs for children between 0-12 years of age
  • Demonstrated storytelling and creative display skills
  • Knowledge and skill in promoting and evaluating children's library programs
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • An enthusiastic interest in literature for young people and a passion for promoting literacy
  • Experience leading diverse teams
  • Current Working with Children Check
  • Valid Class C Driver's Licence

What's on offer

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $86,495 to $99,469 plus super.

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include:

  • Rostered Days Off (participation in a 9-day fortnight scheme)
  • A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid work from home arrangements
  • 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
  • Continuous training, support, and leadership development
  • Health and Wellbeing programs (Pilates classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, and much, much more)

Want to know more?

Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Skadi Nova on or email

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How to apply

Candidates MUST apply online by completing the form below. Applications close 11:30pm, 28 October 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on or email to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace.

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups.

Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.

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