Weekly Hours: 22 (Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 11am-1pm and 2pm-5pm, Saturday, 10am to 12pm)
Hourly Rate: $46.72 – $50.92 plus super
The full position description can be found HERE (this link will work on Council's website)
About Central West Libraries
Central West Libraries is a regional library service located across the Central Tablelands and Western Slopes of NSW. Established in 1958 the Library Service encompasses the Local Government areas of Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Weddin and Orange. The Library Service’s administrative units are located in the Orange City Library building. The Library service covers an area of 18,772 square km and serves a population of 91,857.
Position Details
In your role as Branch Library Officer, you will be responsible for the development and delivery of library services in the Blayney Branch.
- Provide high quality, customer focussed readers’ services including circulation duties, reference enquiries and participation in the delivery of programs and events
- Supervision and coordination of casual staff and volunteers
- Interacting with the wider community including Blayney Council to maximise the potential reach of library services
- Participate in the training and planning processes of service delivery
- Actively participate in the Library’s Strategic and Marketing Plans
So, what do you need?
- Qualifications as a Library Technician recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) or equivalent
- Previous library experience engaging children with literature or industry experience in a relevant field.
- Well-developed communications, time management and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated teamwork and customer service skills.
- Digitally knowledgeable and proficient in using a wide variety of technology.
- Awareness and understanding of public libraries and their services.
- Ability to obtain a satisfactory criminal records check and NSW Working with Children Check
What can we offer?
- Flexible working arrangements including rostered days off and variable hours.
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
- Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
- A range of in-house and external training opportunities
- Free access to EAP services for you and your family
- Organisation wide health and wellbeing initiatives
Interested?
To apply, please click Apply. A cover letter is not required, however, there are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.
If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact Branch Services Librarian, Rebekah Salmon on (02) 6393 8123.
Applications close Sunday 12 July 2026
Please note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.
