• Are you passionate about supporting diverse communities by connecting people with resources that foster lifelong learning and recreation?
• Be part of our customer focused library team, who provide exceptional service to our diverse community.
• $68,917.95 - $82,363.77 plus 12% Super

About us:

Burwood Council is a vibrant hub in Sydney's Inner West, recognised as a Strategic Centre by the NSW State Government. With its thriving business district, cultural diversity, and well-designed public spaces, Burwood is at the heart of a forward-thinking community.

Our Library and Community Hub is an energetic and inspiring workplace with a Strategic Plan offering an innovative pathway for the Library team and includes ambitious and exciting opportunities for staff to strengthen the Burwood Community by supporting literacy, digital connection, creativity and life-long education.

The Library team is a passionate group who embody our library values of professionalism, collaboration, inclusion and community driven service. The library is a welcoming place that enriches our diverse community with opportunities to inspire, learn, connect and belong.

At Burwood, we value our people as our greatest asset. Join us as we work towards achieving our ambitious Community Strategic Plan 2036!

Read on further if you would like to join us.

Your Position:

The Burwood Library is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and customer-focused individual to join our team as a Library Collections Officer. Ideal candidates will be community-minded, approachable, and passionate about public libraries as inclusive spaces for learning, connection, and creativity.This role is a mix of technical collection management and high-level customer service.

The main responsibilities of this role will include

• Collection Processing: Manage the cataloguing, and physical processing of library serials to ensure they are shelf-ready and discoverable in our system
• Database Integrity: Perform quality control on the library's cataloguing and item records to maintain accuracy and discoverability
• Collection Maintenance: Manage stock maintenance and organise items for withdrawal, preserving the quality and integrity of the collection
• Customer Service: Being part of the team that provides effective and efficient library and information services to all Library users and our diverse community.

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm except:
• Tuesdays 12 pm to 8 pm once a fortnight
• A rostered Saturday shift working 11 am to 4 pm every 8 to 10 weeks.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Demonstrated technology skills and a high level of digital literacy

Well-developed time management and organisational skills

• Working Experience with contemporary Library Management Systems and acquisition systems and processes, including end processing
• Demonstrated experience in providing high quality customer service
• Proven experience and knowledge in collection management
• Demonstrated well developed oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including report writing, with high level accuracy and attention to detail.

For more information on this role please view the position description.

Key Requirements:

• Current and valid Working With Children Check
• Diploma recognised by ALIA in Library and Information services or a related discipline with recent working experience in a similar role
• While not essential, applicants with the ability to speak a second language, particularly a community language commonly spoken in the Burwood area (Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Nepali) is beneficial.

Culture & Benefits:

• Health & Well-being initiatives (flu vaccinations, skin checks)
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Enquiries:

For further information about this role, please refer to the Position Description or contact Shobana Panicker, Team Leader Customer Experience on 0403 845 981.

If you need assistance with your application, any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact Laura Olrick, People & Culture Advisor on 02 9078 6135.

How to apply:

Click "Apply now" and follow the prompts. Applications should include your resume, cover letter and responses to the online questions.

Closing date:

11:59pm on Sunday, 2 November 2025.

At Burwood Council we celebrate diversity, value inclusion and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We are committed to creating an environment where every member of our team feels respected, supported and inspired to contribute their unique skills and talents for a better Burwood.

In serving our community, we are also proud to be a child safe organisation.