Be instrumental in delivering an outstanding level of customer service to the Canning community!

Two Positions Available!

Perfectly suited for community-minded individuals with a passion for customer service and fostering learning and literacy, we now have 2 opportunities for Library Officers (Learning Hub Officers) to provide welcoming customer service, assist in delivering learning programs and contribute to the provision of library circulation services.

Opportunity 1 – full-time, 1.0 FTE (152 hours over a 4 week period), temporary until 30 June 2026

Opportunity 2 – part-time, 0.5 FTE (76 hours over a 4 week period), temporary until 31 December 2025

Reporting to the Team Leader Library, these are exciting opportunities to work for an innovate, supportive and community-focused library service. If you’ve like to be part of a welcoming and thriving local council, apply now!

What you will be doing in these roles:

Provide welcoming customer service to the Canning community through floor shifts at our thriving local libraries

Support the provision of Library circulation services and operations

Demonstrate and promote physical and digital Library resources

Assist in delivering programs to encourage community learning, participation and belonging

Contribute positively to achieve the outcomes outlined in the City’s Learning City Strategy

How you will thrive and what can you bring to the role?

You’re highly customer focused and have a genuine passion for helping and serving customers!

You also have proven experience in a customer focused role and excellent interpersonal skills

Prior library experience and experience delivering library programs and events will be highly regarded!

You have advanced digital literacy skills and confidence in guiding customers in using library technologies

You have flexibility to work across a 7 day per week roster, including evenings and weekends across the City’s libraries. Please see our locations and opening hours

You have a valid Working with Children Check and satisfactory National Police Clearance (less than 6 months old)

Why you’ll love working at the City!

Work in a supportive and innovative team environment for a thriving, Band 1 local council!

$70,959.26 - $81,774.10 per annum + super (pro-rata for part-time)

Free onsite parking

We match super contributions to help you save for your future

Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events

Genuine commitment to Learning & Development opportunities

Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support

Membership to Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference! With a population of over 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description and complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter, visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”.

In your Cover Letter, please indicate which position you are applying for. If you’re interested in both, please list your preference and if you’re only interested in one of them, please let us know.

You may also contact Osman Masnor, Coordinator Library Services on 0478 918 568 for a confidential discussion.

Applications are open until 5.00pm Sunday 20 July 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.

This selection process may be used to identify suitable applicants for similar vacancies that arise within the next twelve (12) months.