Library Assistant - Walgett

About this role

• Rare opportunity to join Council's library services team and b e mentored by our experienced Library Coordinator • Use your exceptional customer service skills to promote library services to the community • Salary commencing from $1,166.74 per week for 35 hour week plus 5 weeks annual leave About the role: Walgett Shire Council is looking for a friendly and helpful Library Assistant to work permanent full-time (35 hour/week) at the Walgett Library. This position is an ideal entry point for someone motivated by improving community access to information and education resources.Previous experience working in a library would be useful but is not essential as we will train you. The position reports directly to the Library Coordinator and is responsible for updating and maintaining library records, processing loans, and ensuring library resources are rotated on a regular basis.You will also read to visiting students, update the library’s notice boards, create special library displays and provide general information to the community. The successful applicant will bring to this position: • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Solid computer literacy • The ability to work independently as well as part of a team • High quality customer service • Demonstrated proof of completion of Year 10 or equivalent • A class C drivers’ licence • A Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one) • A current First Aid Certificate (or willingness to obtain one) At Walgett Shire Council, we understand that not every candidate will meet every criterion, and that is perfectly fine—your passion and potential matter most to us. The full position description can be viewed by clicking here . What we offer: • A salary of between $60,670.48 to $74,104.68 per year plus superannuation. • Generous benefits, including 5 weeks of annual leave and long service leave after 5 years. • Flex-time arrangements, promoting a healthy work/life balance. • Professional development opportunities to support your growth and success. • Employee Assistance Program available to support you and your family through all life’s challenges. • Exceptional working conditions within a family-friendly and supportive environment. About us: Walgett Shire Council proudly serves a diverse and unique region in the heart of outback New South Wales. Covering over 22,000 square kilometres, the Shire includes the towns of Walgett, Lightning Ridge, and Collarenebri, along with the villages of Carinda, Cumborah, Rowena, and Burren Junction, as well as expansive rural areas. With a population of approximately 7,000, the Shire supports key industries such as agriculture, grazing, grain handling, opal mining, and tourism. Nestled at the junction of the Namoi and Barwon Rivers, Walgett is rich in history and natural beauty. Once a bustling paddle-steamer port, it is now the northern gateway to the iconic Darling River Run, offering breathtaking landscapes and a deep connection to Australia’s heritage. Just an hour north, Lightning Ridge is famed for its vibrant opal mining culture and distinctive outback charm. Whether it is fossicking for opals, exploring underground art galleries, soaking in naturally heated artesian springs, or enjoying the tranquillity of river fishing, the region offers a truly one-of-a-kind experience. At Walgett Shire Council, we are rebuilding with a people-first culture. Safety, our people, and service to the community are at the core of everything we do. We are looking for passionate and committed professionals who are aligned with our core values: Respect, Integrity, Ethical Conduct, Courage, Honesty, Accountability, and Responsibility. Life in Walgett Shire offers the best of outback living—open skies, a strong sense of community, and endless opportunities to explore. For more information about Walgett Shire area, please click here . How to apply: To apply, follow the instructions below, complete the selection criteria and attach your resume and cover letter. A failure to answer selection criteria and to attach your resume will result in your application not being considered. Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s People and Culture Team via email peopleandculture@walgett.nsw.gov.au or by phoning 02 6828 6100 during business hours. Please Note: All correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be sent to you via email. Closing date for applications: Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 10 August 2026. Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice. Walgett Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.