Library Assistant

Library Assistant

 Closing date: 12/08/2026 4:00 PM W. Australia Standard Time

 Location: Margaret River/Augusta

 Department: Communities and Economic Development

 Compensation: Hourly Rate AUD $45.73 - $50.49

 Employment type: Casual/Vacation

 Work Arrangement: On-site

About the opportunity

Join us in making our libraries places where everyone feels welcome, inspired and connected.

Are you passionate about customer service, lifelong learning and supporting your local community?

The Shire is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Casual Library Assistant to join our Library Services team in Margaret River and Augusta.

Our libraries are welcoming community spaces that inspire learning, creativity and connection. As a Library Assistant, you will play an important role in delivering responsive, high-quality library and information services that enrich the lives of our residents and visitors.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will be the first point of contact for customers, providing friendly and professional service while assisting people to access library collections, digital resources, technology and a broad range of information services.

About you

You are someone who enjoys working with people and is committed to delivering excellent customer service. You are approachable, adaptable and confident using technology to support customers with a range of information needs.

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• A genuine commitment to customer service and community engagement.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Sound digital literacy and confidence using online information resources.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team while using initiative and sound judgement.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities in a busy public environment.
• A commitment to providing inclusive and equitable services to people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.

Details

Job Title: Library Assistant
Location: Margaret River and Augusta, WA
Employment Type: Casual
Salary: IA Level 3 $45.73 - $50.49 Plus Superannuation, career development, and Recreation Centre membership

Key Selection Criteria

• Ability to provide effective customer service and ability to deal with difficult customer situations
• Ability to resolve problems with limited assistance and promote continuous improvement
• Ability to contribute and interrelate effectively within a team
• Knowledge of communication, interpersonal and customer relations skills

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to contribute to an essential community service that supports literacy, lifelong learning, digital inclusion and community connection. As part of our Library Services team, you will help create positive experiences for residents and visitors while working in a welcoming and supportive environment.

If you are passionate about public service and enjoy helping people connect with information, ideas and opportunities, we encourage you to apply.

To apply

All that is required is a cover letter highlighting your current skills and experience relevant to the position, a copy of your current resume and the completed application form addressing the selection criteria.

Please upload your:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV
• Supporting documents, e.g. qualifications, licences, work samples, etc.

Applications close

Thursday 6 August 2026 at 4:00pm

For questions about the role

For more information, please contact Heather Auld, Manager Library Services on 9780 5601 or at [email protected]

Andrea Selvey, CEO