Library Officer

Library Officer

Location: Various City of Stirling Libraries & Pop‑Up Libraries
Type: Part-time and casual positions available. Additionally, successful applicants may be appointed to our casual pool of library officers, to be progressed to offer upon next available vacancy.
Salary: $64,977.68 - $72,301.49 + super (based on experience) ($41.10 - $45.74 inc casual loading + super)

About the City of Stirling
The City of Stirling is WA’s largest local government, supporting more than 249,000 residents through over 200 services, including a vibrant network of libraries and community history services.
With around 1,400 employees, we’re committed to an inclusive, flexible and people‑focused workplace that values learning, wellbeing and community connection.

Why You’ll Love This Role
As a Library Officer, you’ll play an important role in supporting your local community by delivering welcoming, accessible and high‑quality library services.
You’ll work in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same—supporting customers, assisting with digital technology, maintaining collections, and contributing to community‑focused initiatives.
If you enjoy helping people, staying organised and working as part of a collaborative team, this role is a great opportunity to make a real difference.

What You’ll Be Doing
You will:

• Deliver friendly, professional customer service at service desks
• Issue and discharge library materials and manage circulation tasks
• Shelve, shelf‑check and maintain tidy library spaces
• Assist with library opening and closing procedures
• Process memberships, stock queries, lost property and records
• Support inter‑library loans and stock distribution
• Assist with accounts, payments and basic financial processing
• Respond to enquiries in person, by phone and email
• Support customers with computers, devices and eResources
• Help prepare displays and maintain community notice boards
• Assist Librarians with reference, information and community services
• Contribute to projects and service improvements across libraries

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What You’ll Bring
You’re customer‑focused, adaptable and enjoy working with people from all backgrounds. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Secondary Education Certificate (essential)
• Strong commitment to customer service excellence
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisation and time‑management skills
• Ability to problem‑solve and prioritise competing tasks
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and online systems
• Strong digital literacy and ability to support customers with technology
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Previous library experience (desirable)
• Experience using automated library systems (desirable)
• National Police Clearance (essential)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Work Your Way – Various library locations
Rewarding You – Competitive conditions & superannuation
Grow With Us – Learning, development & career pathways
Belong Here – Inclusive, community‑focused team culture

Ready to Support Your Community?
If you’re passionate about learning, customer service and community connection, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help deliver welcoming, modern library services across the City of Stirling.

Additional Information
Questions? Contact Rebecca on (08) 9205 8904
Applications close: Monday 16 March at 11.59pm (interviews may begin earlier)
Apply at: www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment

The City embraces its diverse workforce by supporting work-life balance and offering opportunities for progression and development. Here at City of Stirling we celebrate and support inclusion and diversity.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the City of Stirling, the Wadjak People of the Nyoongar Nation, and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia. We will act with compassion and respect towards all people and value people of all abilities, ages, religions, faiths, sexualities, gender identity and cultural backgrounds.