Division: Community & Recreation

Business Unit: Library Services

Title: Local Studies Officer, Permanent - Part-time Role, 21 hours per week

Salary Range: $80029.58 to $93006.52 (on a pro-rata basis) per annum + super (subject to skills and experience)

Who we are:

Stretching from Palm Beach to Manly, the Northern Beaches boasts more than half of all the beaches in Sydney and a population of more than 270,000. Northern Beaches Council strives to deliver the highest quality services to our community.

Join us and you’ll be part of an organisation committed to promoting sustainable growth, leading the community, protecting our environment and creating a great future for the Northern Beaches.

Northern Beaches Libraries are one of the largest and well-used library services in NSW. The library network has six library branches spread across the Northern Beaches in addition to online and outreach services, providing contemporary and innovate spaces, programs and services that support lifelong learning, social connection and community wellbeing.

Northern Beaches Council is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Council acknowledges that protecting the safety of children and young people is a whole of community responsibility and is everyone’s business.

Working with us:

Northern Beaches Council provides a comprehensive range of benefits focused on our employees’ lifestyle, health and wellbeing, recognition and career development.

In this role you’ll enjoy -

Values based culture and a teams-oriented working environment

Employee wellness program and a range of lifestyle benefits

Health and wellbeing leave

Our opportunity :
The key focus areas of this role include:
1) Responding to local history and genealogical enquiries ensuring quality customer service is delivered.
2) Digitisation and accessioning of assets in line with industry and organisational standards for improved access to library collections.
3) Developing and delivering community workshops to improve access and awareness of local and family history resources.

About you :
We’re looking for a people-orientated person who is enthusiastic about sharing and expanding access to local studies and family history. You’ll bring positivity and attention to detail to a team passionate about making a difference to our community.

Additional Information:

Position Description

Applications close on: 24 August 2025

Expected Interview Date: 3 September 2025

Questions? Please call the Hiring Manager: Jason Slattery on 02 8495 6865 or Lea King on 02 8495 6868

Northern Beaches Council is a diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from differently abled candidates. Reasonable adjustments to the workplace may be made where these are required.

If you would like to contact us to discuss your specific circumstances, please contact the hiring manager for this role. If you do not feel comfortable to do so, please contact HR Services on (02) 8495 5070.