Permanent | Part-time | 54hours per fortnight (0.71FTE)
Rostered hours will be worked in line with the library's current opening hours, including evening and Saturday shifts.
Library hours: Monday to Thursday 9.00am to 7.00pm, Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm and Saturday 9.00am to 12:00pm
$71,879.40 to $78,484.10 (pro rata per annum)
Under the City of Kwinana's structured remuneration system, this position is classified as a PACS Band 4.
Premium Recquatic Membership | 13% Superannuation
What is on Offer
A fantastic opportunity exists for a dedicated and experienced Library Officer to join our amazing Library Services Team.
Reporting to the Library Operations Supervisor, you will work collaboratively with team members and volunteers to deliver exceptional customer service and create
welcoming, engaging library spaces. This role plays a key part in supporting daily library operations while providing guidance,
advice and information on library resources and services. Through your work, you will help promote library services, increase
membership, and encourage greater community use of our libraries
Candidates with experience in the delivery of activities or programs will be highly regarded. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Library Officer who is passionate about supporting and serving the community.
Who Are We
The City of Kwinana is a thriving ocean-side community at the heart of Western Australia's major industrial development and has the second fastest growing
population within any local government area in the state. The City has seen extensive redevelopment including new residential areas,
schools, retail precincts, community facilities and transport links that continue to transform Kwinana into a unique and liveable City.
This is an opportunity to make some significant contributions to the City and progress your career.
What You Will Need
* Previous working experience in a similar environment.
* Ability to resolve referencing and research enquiries and knowledge of various Library technological systems.
* Understanding of different types of literacy and ability to facilitate community acquisition of literacy skills.
* Demonstrated ability to problem solve to improve the customer experience.
* Recommend and implement approved changes that will improve Library operations and services to the community.
* Excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills.
* Effective time management and organisational skills.
* Current National Police Clearance, Driver's licence and First aid or willingness to obtain.
* Availability to work afterhours and weekends as rostered and required.
Why Join Us?
At the City of Kwinana you will enjoy a true work-life balance and a fantastic workplace culture borne from a collaborative team environment. The City has recently ranked alongside the top 10% of the most constructive local governments in Australia and New Zealand for workplace culture!
Other perks include, but are not limited to
* 13% superannuation.
* Premium Recquatic membership.
* Generous training opportunities.
* Health & Wellbeing programs (including EAP).
* Vibrant and supportive team environment.
This is your opportunity to take the next step in your career and make a significant contribution to the growing and changing community at the City of Kwinana.
Want To Know More?
To be considered for this position, in addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants must address the selection criteria giving specific examples in no more than three (3) pages.
For more information relating to the position (not application packs) call Evelyn Lance, Library Services Senior Team Leader on 9236 4303.
Apply online: Click on the green apply button below.
Applications close 5.00pm Sunday 24 May 2026
The City of Kwinana reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date and will not accept or consider late applications.
The City of Kwinana promotes and values diversity to create a unique work force. Applicants from diverse backgrounds,
such as Aboriginal people, people living with disability or people from different cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The
City also strives to be a customer-centric organisation, with the customer at the centre of everything we do. As such, all employees
play an important role in helping us to achieve this by ensuring they provide best-practice customer service. The City has the goal
of zero harm for its employees, this includes providing a smoke-free environment and minimising exposure to the elements. Conditions of employment are in accordance with the City's current
Enterprise Agreement. For further information, please contact our Recruitment team on 9236 4618 or 9236 4628.
Please note: As part of the City's recruitment process, the selected applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical which includes a Drug and Alcohol screen test.
Attachments:
* Position Description
* City Life
* Community Resource Centres
* Library Officer
* 5274 (LCR30).
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