Casual Library Assistant (Canberra)

Casual Library Assistant (Canberra)

Position Number: Various Location: Queanbeyan

The Package: $43.58 - $48.16 gross per hour + 12% super. (Evaluated as Grade 5 of the QPRC Salary System 2025).

Ready to bring your passion for books to a job that makes an impact? Become a casual library assistant and help your community find their next favourite story!

In this role you will:

· Work at the Library Desk to manage the circulation of books, shelving, cash handling and membership inquiries.

· Support with the planning and delivery of library events and programs, including early years literacy programs like story time, Home Library Service, mobile library and more.

· Deliver responsive and engaging support to customers, promoting awareness and use of library materials and services

· Assist in collection management including selecting quality items for display and promotion.

We are looking for someone who:

· Has experience working in a library, office or similar customer service environment.





· Possess the ability to provide empathetic and personalised customer experience to a diverse range of community members and groups.

· Ability to effectively time manage, through setting appropriate priorities and objectives to meet deadlines.

· Can communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Working with us: The successful candidate will have the chance to positively influence their community through the delivery of impactful, community-driven services. While all staff will have access to numerous training programs and career development opportunities that Council offers.

If you have any questions relating to the role, please contact:

Pamela McGowan

Coordinator, Library

(02) 6285 6***

Closing date: 9:00am Monday 5 January 2026

📌 Casual Library Assistant (Canberra)
🏢 Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council
📍 Canberra