Job Description
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 $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
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 programs. You may be required to work on the library floor at both the branch and neighbourhood libraries. You will also be required to delivery storytime, rhyme time or other programs.
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
Some of the 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 programs 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 programs
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, 11:30PM
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.
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 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.
This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.
Reasonable Adjustment Assistance
IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments
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 $18.65/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.
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 programs. You may be required to work on the library floor at both the branch and neighbourhood libraries. You will also be required to delivery storytime, rhyme time or other programs.
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
Some of the 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 programs 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 programs
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, 11:30PM
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.
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 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.
This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.
Reasonable Adjustment Assistance
IWC are intent on respecting the rights and improving opportunities for people with disability. Should you require adjustments or support for your application and throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please Click here for more information on reasonable adjustments
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Weekend Library Officer 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.
