Part-time Weekend Library Customer Service Assistant …, Leichhardt

**About Inner West Council**

Inner West Council (IWC) is among Sydney’s larger local metropolitan local government councils looking after a community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable, and diverse suburbs. As we continue to deliver quality, innovative, and inclusive programs and services, we invite you to join in on our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

The community is at the heart of IWC, and our values of **Integrity**, **Respect**, **Innovation**, **Compassion**and **Collaboration** are at the centre of everything that we do.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. **We offer a variety of adaptable work arrangement options** (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value **gym membership from $18.65/week** giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

**About the role**

The primary purpose of the position is to support the effective provision of library services to customers as required. Key functions include delivering high quality customer service by assisting at the service desk and circulation duties as well as providing support with activity and promotional programs. Reporting directly to the Weekend Coordinator, you will assist in ensuring Inner West Libraries delivers an outstanding library service to its customers.

Please read the **Position Description** to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role.

**This is a permanent part time role based on 14 hours working on Saturdays and Sundays.**

**Remuneration**

$22,579 pa
- $26,151 pa + 12% Superannuation + weekend penalty rates.

**Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications**
- Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public and a proven commitment to customer service
- Knowledge and a general interest in current trends in public libraries, lending services, emerging information technologies, publishing, contemporary culture and experience in implementing innovative ideas to create new programs.
- Certificate III in Library and Information recognized by the Australia Library & Information (ALIA) or Higher School Certificate or equivalent, willingness to obtain library or information qualification
- Proficient computer and technology skills
- Good written, verbal and interpersonal skills

**Enquiries**

Judy Hardy, Branch Librarian on 9392 5895

**Closing Date**

Sunday, 2nd November 2025, 11:30PM

**How to Apply**

All recent workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

**Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks**

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role). Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the **Department of Home Affairs** website.

**Inner West Council is proud to be an inclusive and equitable employer**

This commitment to diversity and inclusion is one of the many reasons we were named the 2023 AR Bluett Award Winner as the most progressive council in NSW. We’re also proud recipients of the 2023 Australian Business Awards Employer of Choice and the 2025 NSW Local Government Excellence Award for Organisational Diversity and Inclusion.

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