Weekly Hours:  35
Salary: $86,504.60 - $94,290.04 (plus superannuation)

View the full Position Description by clicking HERE

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 support and administrative units are located in the Orange. The Library service covers an area of 18,772 square km and serves a population of 91,857.

About Forbes Library

Forbes Library holds 18,000 items and has over 5,000 members.  It is open five and a half days a week and offers library programs to engage with children and adults. 

About the role

Reporting to the Manager Central West Libraries, this position is responsible for the development and delivery of library services at the Forbes library. This includes:

• Providing high quality, customer focussed readers’ services including circulation duties, reference enquiries and participation in the delivery of programs and events
• Participating in collection management processes
• Managing and developing staff through implementation of recruitment, performance management, conducting performance reviews and promoting learning and development
• Interacting with the wider community including member 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
• Experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills
• Demonstrated experience in developing and delivering programs, services and events
• Demonstrated awareness of current library trends and an ongoing commitment to professional development
• Satisfactory Working with Children Check (or ability to obtain before starting)
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check

What can we offer?

• 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?

If you are interested, 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 Sunday 3 May 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.