Ku-ring-gai Council

Librarian

Librarian (Gordon)

• Salary $79,014.00 - $ 91,655.72 p/a + super
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Community-focused role

About Ku-ring-gai Council

Located 16 km’s north of the Sydney CBD, the Ku-ring-gai area covers 84km2, is home to 124,000 residents and set in one of New South Wales’ most attractive natural environments.

About the role

Gordon Library is a vibrant community hub where knowledge, creativity, and connection flourish. We pride ourselves on providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all our patrons.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated librarian to join our team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive and innovative individual with a love for literature, a keen eye for detail, and a strong commitment to service, ensuring all services are provided in a professional and friendly manner and meet the diverse needs of our community.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Customer-focused service delivery to library clients
• Organise and catalog library materials following established procedures
• Plan and conduct programs and events that foster community engagement
• Maintain a welcoming, organised, and efficient library environment
• Stay current with library trends and emerging technologies
• Supervise and allocate of workflows within a small team

Required experience & skills:

• Qualifications as a librarian recognised by the Australian Library & Information Association (ALIA)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A genuine passion for books, learning, and community service
• Current Working with Children Check 

Benefits

• 35 hour working week
• Fitness Passport
• Novated Lease options available for private use vehicles
• Health & Fitness $100 yearly reimbursement (conditional)
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program
• Beautiful Ku-ring-gai Location
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Access to a wide range of development and training opportunities

If you thrive in a collaborative and dynamic setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

For more information on the benefits offered at Ku-ring-gai Council, please refer to our website click here.

**As a part of the branch network team this role will be required to work at any of our libraries as rostered. A willingness to work flexible hours on occasion, including rostered evening and weekend work will be required**

How to apply:

Applicants are required to address all Essential Criteria as listed within the Position Description to be eligible for an interview.

Like to know more? Contact Katherine Read 02 9424 0100

Closes: 11:30pm, Thursday 6 March 2025

Ku-ring-gai Council is an equal opportunity employer