Library Officer

Library Officer

External Services | Hospitality/Tourism

Closing date: 06/09/2026

Company Information:

 

The Shire of Esperance, located 750km from Perth on Western Australia’s south east coast, comprises some of the most spectacular landscapes and beaches in WA. The Shire employs over 300 people in a diverse range of roles, making us one of the largest employers in the region. Employees enjoy generous benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, health and wellbeing initiatives, opportunities for career progression, and work life balance.

All employees strive to embody the Shire’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence in contributing to the community, making Esperance a great place to live and work.

About the Job

There is an exciting opportunity with the Esperance Public Library for a Library Officer. Provide excellent customer service to enhance the effective operation of the Library service and assist with marketing and promotions, home library service, programs, administrative and collection maintenance activities. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Undertake promotion and marketing activities for Library including its collection, services, programs and projects. This involves updating the Library’s website, social media and designing promotional material.
• Assist customers in the use of equipment and technology such as computers, photocopiers, wireless internet access, online resources, library apps, e-resources and mobile devices or refer to specialist staff.
• As part of a team undertake organisational tasks including: home library service; inter-library loans; item reservations; overdue/missing/lost and damaged items; memberships; tax help program; supplies ordering, maintaining display boards, safety data registers, responding to enquiries and collecting statistics.

This is a permanent part-time position, working 23.25 hours per week. The working days are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Employees will be required to work some closing shifts as part of their rostered duties.

About you 

In order to succeed and thrive in this position, you must have:

• Undertake library and desk tasks as required including, but not limited to, joining new members; discussing and assisting with general, reference and readers advisory enquiries; issuing, renewing and returning loans; placing reservations; inter-library loan transactions; collecting fees and charges; reshelving items, maintaining tidiness and shelf order of library resources; ensure the presentation of the library is inviting and tidy.
• Coordinate the Home Library Service
• Assist customers in the use of equipment and technology such as computers, photocopiers, wireless internet access, online resources, library apps, e-resources and mobile devices or refer to specialist staff.
• Applicants must hold a current "C" Class Driver's Licence. 

Benefits

Hourly Rate: $34.91 (Saturday shifts will be paid at an increased rate due to additional loading)

Permanent staff are entitled to:

• 5 weeks annual leave per year 
• Minimum of 12% superannuation employer contribution
• Superannuation co-contribution offered to a maximum of 5%
• Free access to the Bay of Isles Leisure Centre (pool & gym)
• Access to career development opportunities
• Uniform allowance
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee wellness initiatives including Employee Assistance Program, skin checks and flu vaccinations

Applications close on Sunday 6 September 2026 at 6.00pm
Applications must be made via the Shire of Esperance online recruitment portal by clicking the APPLY button below and include a current Resume, a Cover Letter and statements addressing the Selection Criteria.
Further details are available in the Position Description, found on the recruitment portal, or contact Human Resources on 08 9071 0645.

Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed prior to the closing date and as such, the closing date is subject to change without notice. 

The successful applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug and alcohol screening test to be considered for the role.

The Shire of Esperance is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Attachments:
- PD - External Services - Recreation and Culture - Library Officer - August 2026.pdf
- PD - External Services - Recreation and Culture - Library Officer - August 2026.pdf