Posted: 24/11/2025
Closing Date: 08/12/2025
Salary: $72,300.00 - $76,734.00
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Broken Hill
Job Category: Library & Archives
Are you looking for a role with purpose, one where your work makes a meaningful difference? Do you thrive in a role where your skills help deliver positive outcomes for your community?
Broken Hill City Council is seeking a Library Assistant to be an advocate for library services and recognise the importance of providing spaces for community members and visitors to come together in both a learning and social workplace. The position incumbent will embrace the changes in technology and how this impacts library services but hold a passion for continuing hard copy reading material.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated employee that has well-developed customer relations and administration skills. The successful candidates will have proven communication skills, relevant work experience and be able to work effectively in a team and independently as required.
Reporting directly to the Library Manager, you will support Broken Hill City Council to provide exceptional customer service and support all aspects of library operations. The Library currently operates 6 days a week and the staff working hours are from 9.00 am to 6.00 pm on weekdays and 10.00 am to 1.00 pm on Saturdays. You will be required to work shifts within these operational hours.
The Library team plays a key role in our community and we require a committed person who can contribute to the ongoing operations of the Library service. Join us and make a difference to our community.
Benefits working for Council include:
- Generous Award Conditions including 5 weeks of annual leave
- Paid Long Service Leave after 5 years continuous service
- Corporate Health and Well-being programs
- Employee growth and development opportunities
- Salary packaging options
- Social Club
The appointment will be subject to:
- Pre-employment Medical
- National Police and Background Check
- Reference Checks
Job reference: BHCC-LIB-03
Any questions about the role can be directed to Anne Johansson, Leader Innovation and Business Improvement on (08) 8080 3407.
To apply for this role, provide Council with a two-page (max.) cover letter that focuses on the essential requirements of the role (refer Position Description) and demonstrates your successes in previous roles. Please provide an up-to-date resume with at least two current work-related referees.
Applications close Monday 8 December 2025 at 5pm (ACST)
Broken Hill City Council promotes a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. People from Indigenous backgrounds, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application or would like to discuss the position further, please Council’s People and Culture Department on (08) 8080 3346 or (08) 8080 3347.
Please note that the selection process can commence before the closing date and that the preferred candidate can be selected based on application and referee checks only.