Library Officer

Merriwa & Cassilis

Permanent Part-Time (25 hours per week)

Love connecting people, creating memorable experiences and making a real difference in your community? Join our team as Library Officer in Merriwa & Cassilis and help shape our libraries into welcoming hubs where people of all ages can learn, discover, create and connect. Every day brings something different, from helping someone find the perfect book or access digital resources, to hosting children's story times, book clubs and community events that bring people together.

If you're energetic, creative and enjoy building genuine connections, this is your opportunity to inspire curiosity, encourage lifelong learning and make a lasting impact across the Upper Hunter Shire.

What’s on offer:

- A salary range from $1221.80 to $1368.40 per 35 hour week (based on relevant skills and experience) + 12% superannuation

- Annual Leave entitlements
- Generous uniform allowance
- Access to Long Service Leave after five years
- Training and upskilling opportunities
- Salary sacrifice options
- Secure, permanent employment with Council and the opportunity to make a genuine difference within your local community

What we need from you:

We're looking for someone who is passionate about customer service and creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for the community.

Our ideal candidate will

- Hold a Certificate IV in Library and Information Services (or a related field) and have experience in a library or similar role.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enjoy delivering engaging children's activities, book clubs and community events.
- Be confident working both independently and as part of a team.
- Hold a current Working with Children Check and an unrestricted driver's licence.

Experience using a Library Management System, such as Aurora,



and promoting library services and activities will be highly regarded.

About us:

Council is a progressive and caring organisation where all our employees work together to deliver quality services to support our community. We strive to make a difference and add value to the lives of our community.

Everything we do is underpinned by the values of the organisation and staff, which are honest, open and accountable, having mutual respect for all people and cultures, ensuring we deliver on our commitments, providing effective, effective and reliable services to ensure staff and community safety and to provide improved environmental responsibility.

Located in the picturesque Upper Hunter, our shire encompasses the townships of Merriwa, Murrurundi, Aberdeen and Scone. All great places to live and work, come and see for yourself!

Job Description:

To view the for this role, please click here

Closing Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026

Enquiries and Further Information:

Give Kristy Talty, Library Coordinator, a call on 02 6540 1191 or e-mail [email protected] to discuss this opportunity.

How to Apply:

We encourage all applicants to apply online and attach their cover letter and resume by the closing date by clicking “Apply for this job” or through Council’s website - upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

Council will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via [email protected] or 02 65401100 to discuss.

📌 Library Officer - Merriwa & Cassilis
🏢 Upper Hunter Shire Council
📍 Merriwa