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 ****.
Salary
$44,****** to $50,****** per annum (based 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 efficient 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 good 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
Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
Social Club
Long Service Awards
Applications close
2 November **** at *****pm
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📌 Information Services Library Officer (Sydney)
🏢 Hornsby Shire Council
📍 Sydney