About the role
The Weekend Library Officer position will assist and support the Branch Librarian and Weekend Supervisor to ensure the overall management of the day to day operations of one of the Inner Wests' four Branch libraries and their partnering neighbourhood libraries.
Key functions include high quality customer service, staff management, administration of the day to day functions, working at the service desk and assisting with activities and programmes. You may be required to work on the library floor at both the branch and neighbourhood libraries. You will also be required to deliver storytime, rhyme time or other programmes.
You will be required to participate in a number of library team meetings and activities arranged annually.
Reporting to the Branch Librarian and Weekend Branch Supervisor, you will be responsible to provide essential information and guidance regarding the collections and programming, including children's activities specific to each library and community.
This position will rotate between branches and neighbourhood libraries. At this point, it is likely the rotation will occur bi‐annually.
Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
Remuneration
$28,084.78 – $31,247.65 (pro‐rata) + 12% Superannuation + Weekend Penalty rates apply
Required skills, experience and qualifications
* Degree or higher of Library and Information Services or equivalent or tertiary qualifications in a related discipline with experience to meet essential experience or skill criteria.
* Demonstrated experience and a success track record in public libraries including information and reference services, customer service, library workflows, daily programmes delivery and collection development.
* Demonstrated in‐depth knowledge of library technology.
* Ability and willingness to promote and assist in the delivery of activities and programmes for the library's customers.
* Ability to work and plan effectively as an individual and as a team member.
* 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 programmes.
* Understanding and commitment to equal employment opportunities, diversity, work health and safety, ethical practice and acting with probity at all times.
Enquiries
Judith Hardy, Branch Librarian on 9392 5895
Closing Date
Sunday 10 May 2026, 11:30 PM
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.
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