Library Assistant Branch Relief (Part-Time)
Job No:COR1777
- High level customer service role
- Work across our five library branch locations
- Permanent, part-time position, 28 hours per week
About City of Ryde Libraries
City of Ryde Libraries comprises of five branches at Ryde, West Ryde, North Ryde, Eastwood, Gladesville as well as a significant online library. Our libraries are places of social inclusion where members of our community borrow items for leisure and lifelong learning, learn about new technology, participate in activities, attend children’s and adults programs, and using our spaces for studying. They are lively, busy places and serve a culturally diverse customer base.
About the Role
Library Assistants are our front-line customer service staff, work in all areas of the library and are passionate about giving back to the community. Relieving library assistants are rostered to work at all branch locations and the successful applicant will need to display outstanding flexibility as well as the ability to develop strong team relationships at all library branches.
The part-time 28 hours per week consists of the hours as follows:
- Monday to Tuesday, 9am – 5pm
- Thursday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Please note: If you are currently employed as a casual library assistant by City of Ryde and are successful in being offered a permanent position you will no longer be offered casual shifts.
About You
- Exceptionalcustomer service skills and enthusiasm to help our diverse public library users from finding books to troubleshooting technology
- Exceptional teamwork skills with proven experience to also work independently
- Self-motivated with proven ability to learn new processes and systems quickly
- Experience in a vibrant customer service roleand ability to prioritise tasks
- Ability to work across all City of Ryde library branches and different shifts as required
- Experience in leading a team in a supervisory role on rostered shifts
- Experience in collections support and interlibrary loans desirable
- Completion of a library qualification and/or working experience in a library environment
Note: This is a Child Related position and employment is subject to verification of the Working With Children Check status. The cost of obtaining a WWC clearance is at the applicant's expense.
Your commencing rate of pay will be between $74,108.27 – $79,208.62 p.a. pro rata, plus superannuation, subject to your library qualifications and experience.
Closing Date:Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 11:30pm
City of Ryde is committed to Equal Employment and Child Safety
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Library Assistant Branch Relief (Part-Time) in Ryde employer: City of Ryde
The City of Ryde is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity for strategic planning professionals to shape the future of one of Sydney's fastest-growing local government areas. With a strong commitment to employee development, work/life balance, and community impact, you will thrive in a supportive environment that values flexibility, innovation, and collaboration. Enjoy benefits such as hybrid work arrangements, generous parental leave, and health initiatives while leading high-profile projects that make a lasting difference in the community.
