Hornsby Shire Council

Pennant Hills Librarian

Are you a customer focused librarian looking for a permanent part-time role? We are searching for an enthusiastic professional to join our busy branch library.

Position Type

Permanent part time (21 hours per week)

Salary

$1,788.00 - $2,004.00 per fortnight (based on 42 hours per fortnight), plus superannuation. Appointed salary in this range will be based on skills, qualifications and experience.

About us

At Hornsby Shire Council, we offer more than just a job. We are a community where everyone plays a vital role in creating a positive culture while delivering meaningful work with a real impact. We are inclusive and flexible and champion your professional growth. Join us in building our Shire for the future and be part of a team that values your individuality and empowers you to contribute to something greater. Check out our employee value proposition and what it is like to work at Hornsby Shire Council.

About the role

The position is responsible to the Pennant Hills Library Co-ordinator. It is a professional position that relies heavily on teamwork and requires that work be prioritised according to customer need. Tasks must be undertaken in a timely manner.

The Pennant Hills Librarian position has the following major components:
· Information and customer services
· Supervision
· Maintenance of collections and facilities
· Staff and customer training
· Support of library services and programs

Position requirements

You will be involved with staff supervision and training, library promotion, collection management, and the support of activities and events.

A Degree in Information Science or its equivalent (accepted by ALIA for professional membership) is essential.

A current Working with Children Check is also essential.

About you

You are an enthusiastic, customer-focused professional with good interpersonal and communication skills, who is able to work independently and as a member of a team, with strong accuracy, attention to detail and the ability to meet agreed deadlines.

Benefits of working with us

We offer more than just a job, we understand the importance of a work-life balance and are proud to offer a range of benefits

• Flexible working opportunities, such as 9-day fortnight for full time permanent and temporary fixed term employees, hybrid work arrangements, part time and job share work opportunities
• Generous leave provisions, including:
  • Long Service Leave after 5 years (transferable between Councils)
  • Parental Leave (up to 24 weeks)
  • Health & Wellbeing Leave
• Employee Health and Wellbeing Program, as well as Fitness Passport and annual flu vaccinations
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee recognition scheme
• Motor vehicle novated leasing and salary sacrifice opportunities
• Social Club
• Long Service Awards

For more information and to apply

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Applications Close: 11:30pm 27 April 2026