Central Branch Librarian

Central Branch Librarian

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 08/11/2026

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you

• Salary: from $96,476 - $111,676 per annum + 12% superannuation
• A range of flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
• Access to fitness passport and complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres
• The best of both worlds – click here to learn more

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

As Central Branch Librarian, you will help deliver high-quality customer service across Penrith City Council’s library branches while overseeing circulation, administration and building maintenance at the Penrith central branch.

You will coordinate volunteer activities, displays and exhibitions, act as a key contact for library guidelines and customer concerns, and contribute to procedural improvements and branch upgrades. This is a varied role that combines operational leadership, customer service, administration and project coordination, with the opportunity to make a visible impact on the experience of library customers and staff.

Who we are (And why you’ll love us)

Penrith City Library Service connects residents and visitors with informational, educational and recreational resources through three branch libraries, a home library service, community events and pop-up libraries, children’s and adult programs, physical and digital collections, local history services and a toy library.

Our libraries are consistently recognised by residents as one of Council’s most popular services. You will join a team that values friendly service, collaboration, continuous improvement and creating inclusive library experiences for the community.

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Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.

What are we looking for?

• A confident people leader with recent library supervisory experience and strong customer service skills
• A practical problem-solver who can work effectively with staff and members of the public
• An organised communicator with strong project management and administrative skills, digital capability and the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines

The must-know bits

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied.

Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk.

For more information, contact Rosemary Scott on 4732 8126.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website.

At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.

Essential

• Relevant degree qualification with eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), or equivalent
• Demonstrated recent library supervisory experience
• Demonstrated high level problem solving and negotiation skills working with both staff and members of the public
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong project management and administrative skills with a proven ability to manage concurrent tasks and work to deadlines
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using library systems, online databases, digital platforms and electronic resources
• Current Class C Driver’s License