HOBAN is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a respected city council for experienced Librarians to join their dedicated team on a short-term assignment. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vibrant community and bring your library expertise to a supportive environment.
Enjoy part-time hours with a consistent schedule across three days per week. If you're confident in library operations and passionate about customer service, this role is for you.
You'll be joining a team that values professionalism, independence, and collaboration.
A day will look like:
* Supporting day-to-day library operations
* Assisting customers with warmth and professionalism
* Managing shelving and maintaining collections
* Handling borrowing, returns, and circulation duties
* Using library systems to catalogue, log, and track resources
To be successful, you'll need to demonstrate:
* Previous experience in library services - Essential
* Confidence using library management systems (loans, circulation, cataloguing, etc,.)
* Strong communication and customer service skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What's in it for you?
* Part-time hours - 21 hours/week across 3 days
* Mix of daytime and evening shifts
* 3-month contract starting early September
* Use your library skills to serve and inspire
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your local community
We look forward to hearing from experienced library professionals who are ready to step into a dynamic and rewarding role.
To apply, please submit your updated resume. Cover letters are welcome and encouraged.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates who meet the role requirements will be contacted due to high application volumes.
At HOBAN we encourage applications from people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people of all genders, LGBTI people, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
We provide reasonable adjustments; including alternate formats to the recruitment process for individuals with disability. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, please email our Adjustments Coordinator at or visit for additional contact details.