Casual Library Assistants

1 week ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Ignite Full time $18,240 - $23,840 per year

Are you a Librarian or Library Assistant with flexible availalibilty looking for casual work?

We're on the lookout for passionate and friendly library professionals to join our client's casual talent pool of a vibrant public library service.  If you enjoy connecting people with knowledge & supporting your community, this is a great opportunity for you.

About the Role

  • Casual shifts available on an ad-hoc basis to support permanent library team
  • Work across the branches within their network
  • Extensive training provided
  • Start date: Early September
  • Hourly rate: $35 per hour plus super Library Assistants & $47per hour plus super for Librarians

What You'll Do

As a Library Assistant or Librarian, you'll play a key role in:

  • Supporting patrons in accessing library services and resources
  • Assisting with programs, events, and activities
  • Helping visitors with technology, digital platforms, and online resources
  • Delivering exceptional customer service across different library locations

About You

We're looking for passionate, adaptable, and community-focused people who:

  • Hold (or are working towards) Library and Information Science qualifications (Qualifying for ALIA membership)
  • Are available for short-term casual engagements and can work across multiple locations
  • Have strong interpersonal skills and a customer-first mindset
  • Are confident using technology and have solid digital literacy skills
  • Can adapt quickly to new environments and tasks
  • Have experience supervising teams (for Librarian role)
  • Hold a Full Driver's Licence (desirable)

Why Work as a Contractor with Ignite?

  • Specialists in the Information Management industry for over 40 years (previously known as The One Umbrella and Library Locums).
  • Listed on the ASX with an extensive industry network.
  • Weekly contractor payments.
  • Personalised contractor care—you're never "just" a number.

At Ignite (formerly known as The One Umbrella) , we are specialists for the LibraryIndustry. We recruit for permanent and contract positions such as Librarians, Library Technicians, Research Librarians, Archivists and many many more.

If this particular position isn't of interest to you but you have experience, feel free to get in contact to arrange a confidential chat by sending an email to  

Ignite is Australia's preferred partner in recruitment and technology solutions across private and public sectors.

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