The City of Subiaco is in a period of significant growth, with new residential developments, refreshed main streets and public spaces and an expanding mix of retail, dining, culture and recreation. We are working closely with the community, businesses and partners to guide this change while maintaining Subiaco's heritage, character and identity. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a city with a strong sense of place and vision for the future.
An exciting maximum term full-time contract opportunity has arisen in our Cultural Services team for a Youth Services Librarian until July 2027 to cover a period of parental leave.
In this role, the successful applicant will report to the Coordinator Library Services.
The key responsibilities of this role:
- Contribute content and recommendations to the City's website and the library's overall virtual presence with particular emphasis on promoting library resources, programs and services to families, children and youth.
- Identify key trends and strategically develop and implement children and youth programming and servicing opportunities.
- Plan, implement and evaluate the annual WA Young Writers Award and Shaun Tan Award for Young Artists.
- Facilitate and participate in collection development and maintenance of materials for children and youth within collection guidelines.
- Assist library customers to become familiar in the use of catalogues, electronic resources and other information resources
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Degree/Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies (or equivalent), with eligibility for professional personal membership to the Australian Library and Information Association
- Considerable experience in event and project planning.
- Considerable experience in collection development, stock selection principles cataloguing and use of common reference tools.
- Highly developed customer service skills.
- High level of written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of ability to use Microsoft Office software.
- Working with Children Clearance.
- Reliable transport is required as this position requires travel to deliver outreach library services.
Working for the City of Subiaco:
We are committed to equal opportunity employment and offer great benefits to help you achieve a positive work-life balance, including (but not limited to):
- Up to 5 weeks' annual leave plus the option to accrue time in lieu.
- Sustainable travel allowance or a parking permit.
- Free membership to Lords Recreation centre.
- Superannuation co-contributions
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- 24/7 employee assistance programme
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Novated lease and salary packaging options
See what other benefits the City can offer you here: https://www.subiaco.wa.gov.au/your-council/who-we-are-en/working-here/benefits
Salary Package: In line with the City of Subiaco Inside Staff Industrial Agreement 2025, this position is classified as a Level 6. The salary range is $97,864 to $107,640 per annum, exclusive of superannuation.
Enquiries about this role can be made to Kirsten Cooper - Coordinator Library Services at [email protected]
Application process:
To apply for this position, please click Apply or alternatively Apply with Seek to submit your application. You will be asked to upload a CV and a cover letter to support your application.
To be considered for the role, it is essential that you demonstrate in your application how you meet the essential criteria. You should ensure that the information you provide in your application is relevant to the job role and is a true and accurate reflection of your experience and skillset.
As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We recognise that we are strengthened by diversity and are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment in which everyone is included and treated fairly with respect.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 24 June 2026. Applications may be considered, and interviews conducted, prior to the closing date. If you are interested in this position, we highly recommend you apply as soon as you can.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
