Weekend Library Assistant

About Inner West Council

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

The Weekend Library Assistant supports the effective provision of library services to customers as required. Key functions include high quality customer service; assist at the service desk and with activity and promotional programs and circulation duties. You will be required to work on the library floor at both the branch and neighbourhood libraries. You will be required to participate in a number of library team meetings and activities arranged annually.

This position reports to the branch officer, and you will assist in ensuring Inner West Libraries delivers an outstanding library service to its customers.

We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. Due to the anticipated high number of applications for this role, this position will close as soon as an adequate volume of applications is received.

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

Remuneration

$22,575.48 - $26,151.42 (pro-rata based on 14 hours) + 12% Superannuation

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications

• Higher School Certificate or equivalent and willingness to obtain library or information qualification

• Proficient computer and technology skills

• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public and a proven commitment to customer service and the ability to work and plan effectively as an individual and as a team member

• Ability and willingness to promote and deliver activities and displays to all the libraries customers

• Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills and the ability to identify priorities, meet deadlines and work quickly and accurately under pressure

• Knowledge and a general interest in current trends in public libraries, lending services, emerging information technologies, publishing, contemporary culture and experience in implementing innovative ideas to create new programs.

Enquiries

Judy Hardy, Branch Librarian on 9392 5895

Closing Date

Sunday 28 June 2026, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to reflecting the diversity of our community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, young people, and mature age workers.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

Reasonable Adjustment Assistance

IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments