Library Officer
Town of Bassendean
- Part time
- Hourly rate range $36.07 – $38.40 per hour
Library Officer
Part-time six-month contract
Level 3, $36.07 to $38.40 per hour
The Town of Bassendean is a small local government that sits along the Derbarl Yerrigan on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We employ around 150 staff in diverse teams of dedicated people who are committed to delivering a wide range of services to our community. The Town maintains strong connections to our residents and drives positive change. We strive to build a strong, liveable community for now and for the future. Although we are small in size, we are big in heart, connectedness and collaboration.
About the team
The Town’s Library Services is an important community and cultural hub that supports the information, literacy, lifelong learning, and recreational needs of the community. Library staff are responsible for providing excellent customer service along with assisting in the provision of special programs at the library as well as library and information duties.
About the role
Assist the community to access and use the library service and its resources through the delivery of excellent customer service and high-quality programs that support learning, literacy and social inclusion.
Support the provision of library services through functions including digital services, collections, programming, home delivery service, financial and general administration tasks.
About you
The ideal candidate will have:
- Demonstrated customer service experience and communication skills
- Experience with delivering outreach programs such as Storytime and Adult workshops
- Good knowledge of automated library management systems, e-resources, associated devices and download processes, and associated keyboard, data entry and processing skills
- Time management, planning and organisational skills to meet requirements of the role.
- Ability to process information in a busy environment
- Ability to lift and carry a medium load
- Ability to work rostered hours including evenings and Saturday mornings
- Working with Children Check
- National Police Certificate
All Town of Bassendean staff demonstrate our corporate values of community, respect, connection, adaptability and accountability.
Salary and Benefits
This part-time, fixed term six-month contract attracts an hourly rate range of $36.07 to $38.40 plus superannuation.
The Town also offers up to 4% additional superannuation (conditions apply), 17.5% leave loading, free parking, ongoing training and professional development, and up to two additional leave days per calendar year.
Working Hours
The position is part time, 39 hours a fortnight, working roster as below:
Tuesdays - 8.5 hours
Fridays - 7 hours
Saturdays - 4 hours
The Town of Bassendean supports employees having access to flexible working arrangements to help them manage work and life responsibilities. As flexibility means different things to different people, the Town has a range of flexibility options that may be negotiated.
Would you like to know more?
Further information is available on our web site www.bassendean.wa.gov.au. For position related queries please contact Samantha Wasson, Coordinator Library Services via email, Samantha.wasson@bassendean.wa.gov.au
How to Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter, outlining your suitability for the role in relation to the information in this ad by clicking on the Apply Now button.
Applications close date: Friday, 6th February 2026 at 12:00PM | APPLY NOW with SEEK
Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as interviews may commence prior to the closing date and the Town reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Cameron Woods
Chief Executive Officer
The Town of Bassendean is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace that is reflective of our diverse society. We are one team – collectively our differences strengthen our organisation and deliver great local government to our community. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified candidates from all backgrounds.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS CAN ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.