Camden Council

Local Studies Librarian

Local Studies Librarian

SALARY: $32,708.62 - 37,482.94 p.a. + Super

Work Type: Temporary Part Time (14 hours per week) - up to 12 months

Location: Camden Libraries - Camden, Narellan and Oran Park

• Enjoy a 14 hour working week (Monday - Sunday)
• Flexibility through flex leave provisions
• Health program including free flu vaccinations, skin checks, and health and wellbeing leave options
• Ample free parking, close to shops
• Join an organisation committed to offering and supporting professional career development

We are looking for an innovative, highly motivated and talented staff member, who is passionate about customer service, to fill this role of Local Studies Librarian. This is a great opportunity for you to join the Camden Council Library Services Team to promote Council and engage the local community.

To be successful you will need to have a proven track record and also have a broad understanding of the provision of contemporary library services and facilities to an astute and growing population.

Don't miss out on being part of something great by joining an evolving, rapidly growing, adaptive and innovative organisation.

What We Offer

We are committed to offering and supporting development and employment opportunities to help people excel and build a lasting career. We offer generous learning and development opportunities as well as flexi time, access to employee benefits and education assistance.

We promote diversity in the workplace and have a culture that is inclusive, respectful and embraces the unique skills and qualities of all people.

As the community continues to grow, this opportunity will allow you to grow with it!

Essential:

• Degree or Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Science or equivalent recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA).
• Demonstrated Library experience working in a customer service role with proven communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
  Proven experience in the delivery of local studies and knowledge of local studies trends in Libraries.
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of technology related to local studies, including library management systems, digitisation practices, and social networking technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organise and prioritise workloads.
• Demonstrated ability to determine library customer needs and achieve quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team environment with a customer focus.
• Proven ability to engage with all library customers and communicate effectively to provide high quality customer service
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate resources and plan programs for local heritage.
• General knowledge of Library policies, practices and relevant legislation, and current trends in public libraries, local heritage and family history services.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment including new and emerging technologies.
• Current Drivers Licence and Working with Children Check.
• Demonstrated ability to apply EEO and WHS principles.

Desirable:

• Experience in cataloguing.
• Knowledge of school syllabus requirements for local studies.
• Grant writing experience

Please note the preferred applicant/s will be required to completed background checks, including a police check, Working with Children Check and pre-employment medical check.

Note: "The above position has been identified as a Child-Related position under the Child Protection laws in NSW. Applicants will be required to obtain / hold a Working With Children Check. For more information visit the Office of the Children's Guardian.

Further Information: Bianca Luks, Team Leader Library Programs, 02 4645 3034

Closing Date for above position: 01/06/2026

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