This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an enthusiastic library officer to join our team. Please note the position is likely to commence in January 2027.

Position Type

Permanent part time

Salary

$44,818.35 to $50,208.55 per annum (based on 45.5 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation. 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 In your new role, you will be part of a customer focused team that supports library and information services to the Hornsby Shire community by assisting with the provision of efficient and effective information and circulation services. This is a paraprofessional position that relies heavily on teamwork and requires that work be prioritised according to customer need.

The Information Service Library Officer position has the following major components:

- Provision of quality customer services
- Delivery of productive and effective circulation and information services
- Maintenance of collections and facilities
- Support of library services and programs across the library network

Position requirements

- Completion of a Diploma in Library and Information Studies (accepted by ALIA for technician membership) is essential.




- A current Working with Children check is required.

About you

You are a customer focused team member with valuable interpersonal and communication skills, a strong commitment to accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to meet agreed deadlines.

Success in this role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, along with a commitment to developing research skills and an interest in community history.

In your new role you will;

- Be interested in assisting the community
- Be flexible and have a co-operative approach to work with valuable problem solving skills
- Have enthusiasm for working in a public library
- Have a commitment to continuous learning

The Information Services Library Officer is primarily based at the Hornsby Library and may be required to work at other branch libraries.

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 28 weeks council paid parental leave
- My Leave – 5 days per annum, prorata for part time

- 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 For further information and to apply, please visit our website

Applications close 2 November 2026 at 11.30pm

📌 Information Services Library Officer (Hornsby)
🏢 Hornsby Shire Council
📍 Hornsby