12 month contract, 35 hours per week + RDO every 3 weeks

Salary up to $51,845.04 p.a. plus superannuation

Join the Woollahra Libraries team to kick start your Library career!

About us

Woollahra is an area steeped in natural beauty and heritage appealing to residents, businesses and visitors who enjoy its many parks, waterfront locations and historic buildings. Our people come from a diverse range of backgrounds and professions creating a dynamic workforce of over 400 staff members.

About the role

Are you looking to kick start your career in Library Services? Do you want to earn while you learn?

Woollahra Council is seeking an enthusiastic Library Trainee to join our Woollahra Libraries team and undertake a full time 12 month contract traineeship.

About you

You will be a self-motivated individual that thrives in a team environment, is committed to providing a high level of customer service and is passionate about libraries.

You will have completed a School Certificate or HSC, but be otherwise unqualified in Library and Information Services or a related field (must not have previously completed a university degree or TAFE qualification in Library and Information Services).

You will need to demonstrate time management skills and be willing to work full time whilst undertaking the Certificate III or Certificate IV in Information and Cultural Services. In this position you will mostly learn on the job with the TAFE component both online and face to face at your selected TAFE campus.

In this entry-level role, as a Library Trainee, you will learn about all areas of Library Services from delivering high quality customer service, to assisting in the day-to-day operation of the library and participating in cross-team projects across the Library network.

Essential Criteria

Has not previously completed a qualification in Library and Information Services or related field

Is eligible to enrol in a Certificate III or IV in Library and Information Services under Smart & Skilled Training. For more information click here.

Strong willingness to learn and the ability to successfully complete a Certificate III or IV in Library and Information Services over a period of 12 months.

Enthusiastic and personable approach to providing excellent customer service.

Well-developed oral and written communication skills.

Computer skills and competency in MS office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook.

Proven ability to follow instructions and contribute to fulfilling the operational workload of a team.

Demonstrated ability to undertake the physical requirements of the position as outlined in section Eight (8) of the position description.

Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Work Health and Safety (WHS) principles.

Current Working with Children Check.

How to Apply

Apply on line by clicking the link below or got to https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/jobs/current_vacancies

You will be asked to demonstrate how you meet each of the selection criteria. If you have a separate statement addressing the selection criteria, please upload it as a cover letter and simply refer to it in the online questionnaire.

You will be able to upload 2 documents only.

For information on applying for Council jobs, please refer to https://www.woollahra.nsw.gov.au/council/jobs/recruitment_and_selection_process

For further information about the role, please contact Kerry-Ann Prideaux on 02 9391 7944 during business hours.

Our preference is for applications to be submitted online, however, we will accept hard copy applications addressed to Human Resources, Woollahra Council, PO Box 61, Double Bay, NSW, 1360.

CLOSING DATE: 11:59PM Sunday 1 June 2025

Woollahra Council is committed to responding to its responsibilities under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 in undertaking all measures that are reasonably practical to ensure the health and safety of all our workers.

Should an applicant indicate that they wish to seek an exemption on medical or other grounds, they will need to provide evidence of their circumstances such as an accepted certified medical contraindication.

Woollahra Council is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to reconciliation and strongly encourage all applicants, including, but not limited to, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, young people, mature aged workers, LGBTIQ and other minority groups to apply.

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application.