Library and Information Services Traineeship Campbelltown City Council, in partnership with My Gateway,

is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and customer-focused person to commence a

two-year traineeship

while completing a Certificate IV in Library and Information Services.

This is an entry-level position designed for someone who is interested in building a career in libraries and the community sector. During your two-year traineeship, you will gain practical experience across multiple library locations within Campbelltown City Council, giving you the opportunity to experience different library environments, teams, services and communities.

Library and Information Services Traineeship - Certificate IV in Library and Information Services

Campbelltown City Council, in partnership with My Gateway, is offering an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and customer-focused person to commence a two-year traineeship while completing a Certificate IV in Library and Information Services.

This is an entry-level position designed for someone who is interested in building a career in libraries and the community sector. During your two-year traineeship, you will gain practical experience across multiple library locations within Campbelltown City Council, giving you the opportunity to experience different library environments, teams, services and communities.

Library Locations

You will be exposed to a range of library locations throughout the traineeship, including:

HJ Daley Library – Campbelltown Glenquarie Library – Macquarie Fields Ingleburn Library – Ingleburn

You’ll work across different library locations on a rotating roster,



giving you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a variety of library environments and develop a broad understanding of public library services and the communities they support.

What You’ll Get to Do

As a Library and Information Services Trainee, you will gain hands‑on experience across a variety of library services, including:

Providing friendly and helpful customer service to library members and visitors Assisting customers with library enquiries and locating information and resources Assisting with borrowing, returning and renewing library materials Shelving, organising and maintaining books, magazines and other library resources Assisting customers with computers, printing, scanning and other digital services Supporting customers to access online library resources and information Assisting with new member registrations and updating customer records Supporting library programs, activities, events and community initiatives Assisting with children's, youth and adult programs and activities Helping maintain welcoming and accessible library spaces Assisting with displays, promotional activities and library resources Learning about collection management, information services and library procedures Supporting day‑to‑day administrative tasks Working as part of a professional library team Following workplace health and safety, privacy and customer service requirements

What You’ll Learn

Throughout the traineeship,



you will develop practical skills and knowledge in:

Library and information services Customer service and community engagement Information and digital literacy Library collections and resources Information searching and retrieval Supporting library programs and activities Workplace administration Qualified communication Working effectively within a public library environment

You will also complete a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Library and Information Services as part of the two‑year traineeship.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

Has a genuine interest in libraries, books, information services and supporting the community Enjoys helping and interacting with people from a diverse range of backgrounds Has good communication and customer service skills Is friendly, approachable and willing to learn Is organised and able to work as part of a team Has a willingness to work across different library locations Has a current driver’s licence and reliable access to transport Is committed to completing the full two‑year traineeship Is committed to completing the required online study and coursework throughout the traineeship Is reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work Is comfortable using computers and learning new digital systems

What You’ll Get

This is more than just a job, it’s an opportunity to start your career in the library and information services sector while gaining valuable experience within a local government environment.

You will receive:

A nationally recognised Certificate IV in Library and Information Services Paid employment while completing your qualification Practical, hands‑on experience ac

📌 Library and Information Services Traineeship (Campbelltown)
🏢 My Gateway
📍 Campbelltown