Are you studying for a career in librarianship and are interested in a full-time position in a busy public library? Join us and put your children’s and programming skills to work helping to support the specialist services across the library network
Position Type
Temporary full time up to 12 months
Salary
$59,190 to $65,983 per annum (based on 70 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation, and a 9 day fortnight. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience.
About us
At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at Hornsby Shire Council.
About the role
Your new role is a full-time position that works as a member of two teams; Children’s and Youth Services team and Community and Programs team. It is an operational position that relies heavily on teamwork and the prioritisation of tasks according to customer need.
This position has the following major components:
- Provision of quality customer services
- Provision of efficient circulation services
- Support the delivery of specialist children’s and youth collections and services across the Library network
- Maintenance of collection and facilities
- Support of Library services and programs across the library network.
Position requirements
- Current Working with Children Check
- Completion of, or current enrolment in, an approved course in Library Studies
About you
We're seeking an enthusiastic flexible, customer-oriented person who has good communications skills. Current enrolment in an approved course in Library Studies is the minimum qualification for the position.
Benefits of working with us
We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits:
- Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
- Generous leave provisions, including:
- Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
- Parental Leave (up to 24 weeks)
- Health & Wellbeing Leave
- Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
- Employee Assistance Program
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee recognition scheme
- Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
- Social Club
- Long Service Awards
For more information and to apply
Please visit our website
Applications Close: 11:30pm 13 April 2026