Job Description

Library Services and Information Management (Education and Training)

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Government to Local (Government and Defence)

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Full time

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Acquisitions

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Stock Take

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Location601 High Street, Penrith, NSW, 2750, Australia

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Base Pay77,084.00 to 89,229.00 / Year

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Job Category Community Connection

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Employee Type Permanent to Full Time

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Contact information

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Contact Name Laura Saunders

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Description Library Technician to Resources Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 12 October 2026

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At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

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Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you n

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- A generous salary + 12% superannuation
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- Flexible Working Arrangements
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- Opportunities for professional development and growth
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- Access to fitness passport and complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres
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Here’s what you’ll be up to… nn
- Create and maintain accurate library catalogue records so customers can easily find and access resources.
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- Contribute to the selection and acquisition of resources to reflect our diverse and growing community.
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- Assist with ongoing collection maintenance including stocktake and weeding activities.
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- Provide friendly and professional customer service, helping people use library services, access information and navigate technology.
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- Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve team goals and contribute to a productive and supportive workplace culture.
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This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is motivated, enjoys variety and thrives on helping and supporting the community.

Who we are (And why you’ll love us) n

We're a passionate and dedicated Resources team that is committed to the delivery of:



high-quality library services and resources well-maintained and accessible collections positive customer experiences effective support for library technologies and programs

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You will join a team where ideas are encouraged, professional growth is actively supported, and team work, creativity and adaptability is valued.

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Don’t believe us? Hear it from some of our people to Meet our Workforce Areas to Penrith City Council

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Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.

What are we looking for? n

We're looking for an enthusiastic professional who is organised, customer-focused, proactive and committed to continuous improvement and upskilling.

You will bring: n

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- Experience working in a library environment.
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- Experience with cataloguing and collection maintenance.
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- Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the ability to provide instruction on a wide variety of services, resources and technologies.
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- Solid troubleshooting skills, combined with sound judgement and attention to detail.
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The must-know bits n

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

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Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

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Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

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📌 Library Technician (Sydney)
🏢 Penrith City Council
📍 Sydney