The City

Situated just 22km south of the Perth CBD, Cockburn boasts an amazing coastline, beautiful beaches, and parks, and is supported by a rich mix of community facilities and diverse employment opportunities. Cockburn is an exciting place to be and an even better place to work. Our people are our most important asset, and we offer a friendly and welcoming environment.

Employee Benefits

The City of Cockburn is dynamic and rapidly growing. It provides its employees with generous employment conditions and highly desirable lifestyle benefits including:

• Generous superannuation (up to 16%)
• Additional 2 days of leave per year
• Free gym membership
• Flexible hours

The Position

Being the best place to be, is more than just words here at the City of Cockburn. We’re proud of the service we provide to our local community at our Success, Spearwood and Coolbellup Library branches.

This position leads a team of staff providing exciting and welcoming services to the young people of the Cockburn Community and their families.

The Person

The Library Service is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person to coordinate Young People’s Services for Cockburn Libraries across the three branch libraries - someone with a passion for engaging with young people from babies to toddlers, from children to teens – and providing services, events and programmes that encourage them to love reading, learning, creating and visiting their local libraries!

We want to hear from you if you have a great understanding of collections that inspire and engage children and families as well as the collections and programmes which enrich early literacy development. Our successful applicant will also have recognised tertiary qualifications, eligibility for membership with the Australian Library and Information Association and a valid Working with Children card. Also essential are sound knowledge of library practice and demonstrated ability to deliver programs for young people.

Hours: This role is being offered a on a full-time basis at 76 hours per fortnight including regular evening work. There may be the requirement to work Saturdays -both morning and afternoon. This position is required to work across all three library locations and for this a Driver’s Licence is required.

Salary: $94,455 - $104,959 per annum dependent upon skills and experience.

Information: Amanda Heptinstall – Service Lead Libraries on 9411 3814.

How to apply: Head to the City’s webpage (www.cockburn.wa.gov.au) and click “Job Vacancies” and “Apply”. Please read the attached position description and selection criteria for a full understanding of the role before applying. Please briefly address the essential criteria (found in the position description) in your cover letter to show us why this role should be yours!

Closing Date: Sunday 24 August 2025 at 5:00pm.

The City of Cockburn reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to this date.

The City of Cockburn strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.