Weekend Library Supervisor

• Permanent, Part-Time role leading weekend operations and delivering high-quality library services

• Opportunity to contribute to a safe, welcoming, and engaging library environment for the community

• Salary from $75,519.91 to $81,413.74 per annum plus 12% Superannuation (Grade F)

Make a Difference Where You Work

As a Weekend Library Supervisor, you'll lead front-line operations during weekend hours at Chatswood and branch libraries, creating a safe and welcoming space for the community. You bring strong customer service, supervisory experience, and IT skills, along with the ability to handle a broad range of queries with confidence and professionalism.

Why Join Us? 

• Community Connection: Be part of a team that brings people, information, and ideas together.

• Leadership Opportunity: Supervise weekend operations and mentor a team of casual staff.

• Meaningful Work: Help deliver modern, inclusive library services that support lifelong learning.

About the Role

As a Weekend Library Supervisor,you will:

• Ensure safety is your first priority.

• Contribute to the ongoing delivery of Library strategic and business plans.

• Ensure attendance of service point shifts when rostered, including as shift supervisor.

• Lead front-line operations at Chatswood and branch libraries during weekend hours.

• Ensure high-quality customer service and a welcoming, safe environment for all visitors.

• Supervise and support a team of casual staff, maintaining smooth library operations.

• Use your IT skills to navigate library systems and assist with a wide range of customer queries.

• Contribute to the delivery of key library initiatives alongside a motivated team.

• Undertake other duties, projects or tasks as directed and in line with relevant skills and competence.

Work Hours: 38.5 hours per fortnight, with weekend and evening shifts as required.
Week 1 (22.5 hrs): Friday 7.5, Saturday 7.5, Sunday 7.5
Week 2 (16 hrs): Thursday 8, Friday 8

What You’ll Bring

• Tertiary qualifications in library/information science, other relevant qualifications or experience which allow professional membership of ALIA (Australian Library & Information Association).

• Experience working within a library service and library-based technology.

• Proven ability to problem-solve and make prompt, sound decisions within set procedures.

• Experienced in supervising and training casual rostered staff.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a commitment to excellent customer service.

• Effective team player with a willingness to support colleagues across various initiatives.

• Experience using library-based technology with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

• Demonstrated understanding of contemporary library services.

• Commitment to WHS and EEO principles, including relevant training.

• Current Class C driver’s licence.

• Working with Children Check.

Desirable:

• First Aid certificate

How to apply

Visit https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-with-us/Careers to apply or learn more including all about the range of benefits on offer at Willoughby.

For more information, contact Cheryl Woodward, Customer Experience Supervisor, at Cheryl.Woodward@Willoughby.nsw.gov.au or on 02 9777 7930.

Applications should address all of the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Applications close: Sunday, 26 October 2025 at 11.30 pm

Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.

At Willoughby City Council, inclusion, diversity and belonging are core to how we work and how we recruit. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community – one where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to contribute fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, and people of all ages. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring an accessible, inclusive and barrier-free experience for every candidate.