Be instrumental in delivering an outstanding level of customer service to the Canning community!  

Two Positions Available!

Perfectly suited for community-minded individuals with a passion for customer service and fostering learning and literacy, we now have 2 opportunities for Library Officers (Learning Hub Officers) to provide welcoming customer service, assist in delivering learning programs and contribute to the provision of library circulation services.

• Opportunity 1 – permanent full-time (152 hours over a 4 week period)

• Opportunity 2 – temporary full-time until 28 June 2026 (152 hours over 4 week period)

Reporting to the Team Leader Library, these are exciting opportunities to work for an innovate, supportive and community-focused library service. If you’ve like to be part of a welcoming and thriving local council, apply now!

What you will be doing in these roles:

• Provide welcoming customer service to the Canning community through floor shifts at our thriving local libraries

• Support the provision of Library circulation services and operations

• Demonstrate and promote physical and digital Library resources

• Assist in delivering programs to encourage community learning, participation and belonging

• Contribute positively to achieve the outcomes outlined in the City’s Learning City Strategy

How you will thrive and what can you bring to the role?

• You’re highly customer focused and have a genuine passion for helping and serving customers!

• You also have proven experience in a customer focused role and excellent interpersonal skills

• Prior library experience and experience delivering library programs and events will be highly regarded!

• You have advanced digital literacy skills and confidence in guiding customers in using library technologies

• You have flexibility to work across a 7 day per week roster, including evenings and weekends across the City’s libraries. Please see our locations and opening hours

• You have a valid Working with Children Check and satisfactory National Police Clearance (less than 6 months old)

Why you’ll love working at the City!

• Work in a supportive and innovative team environment for a thriving, Band 1 local council!

• $70,959.26 - $81,774.10 per annum + super (pro-rata for part-time)

• Free onsite parking

• We match super contributions to help you save for your future

• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events

• Genuine commitment to Learning & Development opportunities

• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support

• Membership to Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of over 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

To view the position description and complete an application including your Resume and Cover Letter, visit www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs, select the position and click “APPLY”. 

In your Cover Letter, please indicate which position you are applying for. If you’re interested in both, please list your preference and if you’re only interested in one of them, please let us know.

You may also contact Candice Adams, Team Leader Library on 0432 833 249 for a confidential discussion.

Applications are open until 5.00 pm Tuesday 9 December 2025. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.

Suitable applicants may be placed in a recruitment pool to fill similar Library Officer or related positions that become available within the next 3 months.