Graduate Librarian We are looking for a recently qualified or soon‑to‑qualify Librarian or Library Technician to deliver excellent customer service across Penrith Central Library and other branches. You’ll assist with information, technology and digital services, support community programs and help keep our spaces organised and welcoming. In this role, you’ll gain experience and build skills across all areas of public library service delivery. What we offer you Salary: $69,648 - $80,622 per annum (depending on skills and experience) Super Working Location: Penrith City Library and other library branches as required Career opportunities including study support and capability mapping of your skills to enable you to grow to your full potential 15 days personal leave per year Health and wellbeing leave 18 weeks paid maternity leave Access to fitness passport Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres The best of both worlds – click here to learn more Here’s what you’ll be up to… Be a friendly first point of contact, helping customers enjoy library services and confidently use technology and equipment Take part in programs, events and outreach services that connect the community with our libraries Assist with ensuring all library services and spaces are welcoming and inclusive for all community members Build your public library skills in outreach, programs, digital services, branch operations and collections. Work closely with a supportive team and connect with the local community Who we are (And why you’ll love us) Penrith City Library Service is a vibrant community-focused network with branches at Penrith, St Marys and St Clair, plus a self-service Anytime Library at Glenmore Park. We offer welcoming spaces, diverse collections and digital resources including eBooks, streaming services and online learning. Through author talks, programs and our outreach services we ensure access for all. Guided by Council values - Show Respect, Be Accountable, Encourage Innovation - we put customers first. Join us to deliver high-quality library experiences that make a real difference in our community. Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role. What are we looking for? A recent or soon-to-be library graduate eager to gain hands-on experience in all aspects of public library work Someone who is friendly, approachable and passionate about helping people A team player who communicates well, adapts to change and enjoys learning new things Someone who is organised, reliable and ready to make a positive impact in our libraries and community Is committed to making library services welcoming and inclusive for everyone Demonstrates Council's values of Respect, Accountability and Innovation The must-know bits You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, to progress through the recruitment process. Ready to make work feel less like… work? If you’re nodding along and already picturing your first day, submit your application by hitting ‘Apply Now’. In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (outlined in the position description) as a part of their application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered. If you want your applicant to include additional information in their application, address criteria in a different way or want to provide more information about your recruitment process, add this in here. We’ve got an opportunity, you’ve got talent… Let’s talk. For more information, contact Rosemary Scott, Staff Development Librarian, on 4732 8126 Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position. Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information about this, please see our website. At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and our organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.