About Central West Libraries           

Central West Libraries is a regional library service located on the Central Tablelands and Western Slopes of New South Wales. Established in 1958 the library service encompasses the Local Government areas of Orange, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes and most recently Weddin Shire. This includes branches at Blayney, Canowindra, Cowra, Forbes, Manildra, Molong, Grenfell and Orange. The library services’ support and administrative units are in the Orange City Library building. Orange City Council is the administrative and employing Council for Central West Libraries

The Role:

In your role as Branch Library Officer in our Grenfell Branch you will provide high quality customer service, library events and programs.

We are looking for someone with:

• Ideally you will have previous public library experience
• Well-developed communications, time management and interpersonal skills 
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Digitally knowledgeable and proficient in using a wide variety of technology.
• Awareness and understanding of public libraries and their services.

The full position description can be found HERE (this link will work on Council’s website)

What can we offer?

• Hourly Rate: Grade 8, $43.62 per hour plus Super
• Weekly Hours: 20 as per the below and an additional 2 hours per week at an agreed time:
  • Tuesday 10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4pm (5 hours)
  • Wednesday 10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4pm (5 hours)
  • Thursday 10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4pm (5 hours)
  • Friday 10am-12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4pm (5 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

So what do you need?

• Qualifications as a Library Technician recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) or equivalent
• Class C Driver’s Licence
• Previous experience in a similar role
• High level communication skills both verbal and written

If this sounds like you, please click Apply. 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 CWL, Roslyn Cousins on 02 6393 8126.

Applications close on Wednesday 16 April 2025

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.