Libraries ACT is on the lookout for a friendly, tech-savvy, and community-minded individual to join our team as a Library Support Officer.
If you love helping people, enjoy variety in your day, and want to be part of a service that's all about literacy, learning, and connection – this could be your next chapter.
What's the Story?
As a Library Support Officer, you'll be the welcoming face of our library branches. You'll:
* Help customers find their next great read or navigate our digital resources.
* Support programs like Giggle and Wiggle and Sensory Story Time – yes, singing and dancing may be involved
* Keep our spaces safe, tidy, and inviting.
* Share ideas and contribute to how we deliver services and improve operations.
Libraries ACT operates seven days a week, and this role will involve shift work, including weekends, across the public library network.
What Makes You the Perfect Fit?
You're a people person who thrives in dynamic, customer-focused environments. You're flexible, curious, and ready to jump in wherever needed. You're comfortable with technology and love learning new things. Most importantly, you care about making a difference in your community.
Why Join Us?
Because Libraries ACT is more than books – we're about community, connection, and creating spaces where everyone belongs. You'll be part of a team that's passionate, forward-thinking, and proud to serve Canberra.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable
People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra )
This position does require a pre-employment medical.
Notes: There is no current position available, a Merit Pool will be established from this selection process to fill temporary and permanent vacancies over the next 12 months which may be part time and full time. If part- time hours are considered, the salary noted above will be paid pro-rata.
How to Apply: For further information, please visit