At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver exceptional customer service and connect the community with engaging library programs.
- Company: Join Ku-ring-gai Council, a vibrant local government committed to sustainability and community values.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, health reimbursements, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Flexible work across branches with opportunities for growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in your community while building valuable skills in a friendly setting.
- Qualifications: Degree in library/information science and experience in public libraries required.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- About Ku-ring-gai Council
Ku-ring-gai is one of Sydney’s most beautiful and environmentally rich areas, located just 16km north of the CBD.
With a mix of vibrant town centres, leafy residential areas, heritage precincts, and natural bushland, we are a local government area committed to balancing growth with sustainability, character, and community values.
About the role
Council is currently seeking an enthusiastic Librarian to join our Library Services team on a full-time basis. Must be willing to work Tuesday to Saturday.
This role will see you provide support to branch staff, ensuring all services are provided in a professional and friendly manner and meet the diverse needs of the community.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to
- Deliver exceptional customer service across readers’ advisory, reference and circulation.
- Connect the community with the library through programs, events, outreach and specialist services.
- Support and lead library staff by allocating work, providing guidance and resolving customer issues.
- Promote library services and create a welcoming, positive experience for customers.
- Support day-to-day library operations, including collection maintenance, workroom tasks and reporting faults.
- Work flexibly across Ku-ring-gai Library branches, including assisting with events, training and activities.
Qualifications, skills & experience
- Qualified library professional with degree in library/information science and eligibility for ALIA Associate Membership.
- Experienced in public libraries, with strong skills in readers’ advisory, reference, circulation and library programs.
- Passionate about customer service, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confident problem-solver with strong organisation, time management and conflict resolution skills.
- Digitally capable, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, mobile technology, social media and e-resources.
- A collaborative and flexible team player who brings initiative, enthusiasm and a commitment to professional development.
- Work with a supportive and collaborative team that values ideas, initiative and enthusiasm
- Build your professional skills and experience
- Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
- Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our websiteclick here.
- For more information, please refer to the Position Description
- Closes: 11:30pm, 21 October 2026
- Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer
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