Weekly Hours: 35 – Full Time
(Flexible working arrangements available including rostered day off)
Salary: $86,504 - $94,290
(plus superannuation)
(this link will work through Council’s website)
About Orange City Council
Situated in the Central West of NSW, only 3 ½ hours west of Sydney, Orange is a vibrant and diverse place to live, offering all the benefits of a busy city life in the calm of a regional location. With award winning restaurants and wineries and a vibrant and ever expanding arts, cultural and music scene you can have the best of both worlds, all within a short drive from your front door.
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
About Central West Libraries
Central West Libraries is a regional library services 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.
About the role
Reporting to the Manager Central West Libraries and based at the Orange City Library, this position is responsible for the delivery of library functions and services for Young People. This also includes:
- Providing high quality, customer focussed readers’ services including circulation duties, reference enquiries and participation in the delivery of events as part of the Central West Libraries team
- Acting as a Desk Supervisor as required including the direction and supervision of staff and handling and referral of issues
- Interacting with the wider community including Councils to maximise the potential reach of library services
A full list of job responsibilities can be found in the position description.
So, what do you need?
- Qualifications as a Librarian recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) or equivalent
- NSW Working With Children Check (Or ability to obtain before commencement)
- Experience in a similar role
- Excellent organisational and planning skills, including the capacity to work to deadlines and set priorities
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills that promote high team performance, with the ability to coach, mentor and manage staff
- Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering library programs, services and events, preferably for young people
- Demonstrated awareness of current library and information trends and an ongoing commitment to professional development
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 Manager Central West Libraries, Roslyn Cousins on (02) 6393 8126.
Applications close Monday 8 June 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.
