Job Description
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Inner West Council is an Inclusive Employer.
Inner West Council (IWC) is committed to Equal Employment, we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
IWC is dedicated to reflecting our community and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and genders, Veterans, young people, and mature aged workers to apply.
This is one of the many reasons why IWC was the 2026 AR Bluett Award Winner and recognised as the most progressive council across NSW. We are also The Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice Winner for 2026
IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. If you identify as a person with disability and require reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact:
Reasonable Adjustment Assistance:
Julia Phillips, Disability Inclusion Programs Officer - phone: 02 +3+2 581+, email: julia.phillips@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
IWC's P&C Workforce and Diversity team, email: diversity@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
The above contacts are for reasonable adjustment assistance only. Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments
For any other enquiries, specific to this job advert and application, please contact the Hiring Manager. Details are listed under the Enquiries header below.
About Inner West Council
Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.
We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.
Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $16.60/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
About the role
The Library Programming and Events Assistant is key in ensuring the IWC Library & History Service is a pivotal information, recreation and education provider in the community. This role will assist the Programming team to deliver quality lifelong learning, literacy, cultural and recreation programs and services across the Council’s eight libraries. In particular, the role will have a strong focus on the delivery of all programs and services, aimed at promoting literacy skills, developing readers, supporting education and lifelong learning, and providing valuable recreational and cultural opportunities for the inner west community.
Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
Remuneration
$54,765 - $63,474.32 + 11.5% Superannuation
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications
Experience in or an understanding of delivering public programs for diverse audiences in a public library service or cultural institution.
Experience in or an understanding of liaising with facilitators and suppliers.
Experience in or an understanding of customer service and continued service development.
Ability to report and evaluate programs.
Demonstrated skills in communication, both verbal and written.
Enquiries
Kaija Fletcher, Library Programming & Events Coordinator on +3+2 5162
Closing Date
Sunday 8 September 2026, 11:30PM
To subscribe to our weekly job alert emails please click here
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.
All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-1+ prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.
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.
For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
Inner West Council is an Inclusive Employer.
Inner West Council (IWC) is committed to Equal Employment, we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply.
IWC is dedicated to reflecting our community and strongly encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of diverse sexualities and genders, Veterans, young people, and mature aged workers to apply.
This is one of the many reasons why IWC was the 2026 AR Bluett Award Winner and recognised as the most progressive council across NSW. We are also The Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice Winner for 2026
IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. If you identify as a person with disability and require reasonable adjustments to support you in your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact:
Reasonable Adjustment Assistance:
Julia Phillips, Disability Inclusion Programs Officer - phone: 02 +3+2 581+, email: julia.phillips@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
IWC's P&C Workforce and Diversity team, email: diversity@innerwest.nsw.gov.au
The above contacts are for reasonable adjustment assistance only. Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments
For any other enquiries, specific to this job advert and application, please contact the Hiring Manager. Details are listed under the Enquiries header below.
About Inner West Council
Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.
The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration are at the centre of everything that we do.
We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.
Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $16.60/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
About the role
The Library Programming and Events Assistant is key in ensuring the IWC Library & History Service is a pivotal information, recreation and education provider in the community. This role will assist the Programming team to deliver quality lifelong learning, literacy, cultural and recreation programs and services across the Council’s eight libraries. In particular, the role will have a strong focus on the delivery of all programs and services, aimed at promoting literacy skills, developing readers, supporting education and lifelong learning, and providing valuable recreational and cultural opportunities for the inner west community.
Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.
Remuneration
$54,765 - $63,474.32 + 11.5% Superannuation
Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications
Experience in or an understanding of delivering public programs for diverse audiences in a public library service or cultural institution.
Experience in or an understanding of liaising with facilitators and suppliers.
Experience in or an understanding of customer service and continued service development.
Ability to report and evaluate programs.
Demonstrated skills in communication, both verbal and written.
Enquiries
Kaija Fletcher, Library Programming & Events Coordinator on +3+2 5162
Closing Date
Sunday 8 September 2026, 11:30PM
To subscribe to our weekly job alert emails please click here
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.
All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-1+ prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.
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.
For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Library Programming and Events Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Government Job Alert sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Government Job Alert is a plus.