Walgett Shire Council

Library Coordinator

• Lead a small team providing library resources, programs, and servicesacross Walgett Shire
• Attractive salary between $1,631.40-$2.205.66 per week plus 12% superannuation
• 5 weeks annual leave, long service leave after 5 years, plus career development opportunities

About the role:

Walgett Shire Council is seeking a reliable and practical Library Coordinator to join our team. This is a permanent, fulltime role based in Walgett, NSW.

The Library Coordinator leads the coordinated delivery of public library services across Council's three branches at Walgett, Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri, in partnership with Big Sky Libraries. The role combines on-the-ground service leadership with responsibility for collections, digital services, community programming, partnerships, statutory reporting and grant funding.

A central focus of the role is improving access for the communities Council serves, including bridging the digital divide, supporting early literacy, and ensuring services and collections are culturally appropriate and meaningful for the Shire's Aboriginal communities.

About you:

The successful applicant will have demonstrated experience:

• Coordinating library or comparable community-facing services, including planning, prioritisation, performance oversight and continuous improvement.
• Supervising and developing staff and volunteers, including across multiple sites or shifts.
• Developing and delivering library programs aligned to community need including early literacy, children, youth, seniors, and digital literacy programming.
• Working effectively and respectfully with Aboriginal communities, including supporting culturally appropriate programs, collections and engagement.
• Using integrated library management systems and delivering digital library services, including eResources, public access computing and assistance with online services.
• Identifying, applying for, managing and acquitting grants relevant to library or community service delivery.
• Building and maintaining partnerships with regional library cooperatives, the State Library of NSW, schools, early childhood and community organisations.
• Complying with the legislative framework applying to NSW public libraries, including theLibrary Act 1939andLibrary Regulation 2018.
• Complying with WHS,Child Safe Standards, records management, privacy and customer service obligations applicable to a public library environment.
• Using computer-based library management systems, Microsoft Office and contemporary digital service delivery tools.
• Planning and prioritising work effectively with minimal supervision, and communicating clearly with staff, partners and the public
• Minimum three years experience working in a library, education, community service or similar public-facing service environment, including experience supervising staff or volunteers.

This position requires the following certifications:

• Certificate IV in Library and Information Services (or Certificate III with substantial relevant experience), or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Current Working with Children Check clearance (or willingness and ability to obtain prior to commencement).
• Current Australian Class C driver licence, and willingness to travel regularly between Walgett, Lightning Ridge and Collarenebri.
• Current First Aid certificate (or willingness to obtain).

At Walgett Shire Council, we understand that not every candidate will meet every criterion, and that is perfectly fine—your passion and potential matter most to us.

The full position description can be viewed byClicking Here.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary between $84,832.80 and $114,694.32 per annum, depending on skills and experience, plus 12% superannuation
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Long service leave after 5 years
• Training and development opportunities, including support to gain additional skills
• Employee Assistance Program to support you and your family through life's challenges
• A supportive team environment in a peaceful regional setting.

About us:

Walgett Shire Council proudly serves a diverse and unique region in the heart of outback New South Wales. Covering over 22,000 square kilometres, with a population of approximately 7,000, the Shire supports key industries such as agriculture, grazing, grain handling, opal mining, and tourism.

Life in Walgett Shire offers the best of outback living—open skies, a strong sense of community, and endless opportunities to explore.Whether it’s fossicking for opals, exploring underground art galleries, soaking in naturally heated artesian springs, or enjoying the tranquillity of river fishing, the region offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience.For more information about Walgett and the Lightning Ridge area, pleaseclick here.

How to apply:

To apply, follow the instructions below, complete the selection criteria and attach your resume and cover letter. Failure to attach a resume will result in your application not being considered.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s People and Culture Team via email[email protected]or by phoning 02 6828 6100 during business hours.

Please Note: All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email.

Closing date for applications:

Applications close at9.00amonMonday, 22 June 2026.

Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.

Walgett Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.