Library Programs and Services Officer

(Permanent Part Time)

• Are you passionate about creating programs and services that bring people together and make a difference in the community?
• Join the Whyalla Public Library and help create engaging, inclusive experiences that support learning, connection and participation across our community.

About the role:

The Library Programs and Services Officer plays an important role in developing and delivering programs, events and outreach initiatives that respond to the needs of our community.

Working closely with the Library team, volunteers, community organisations and other stakeholders, you will help deliver engaging library services both within the Library and out in the community. You will also coordinate the Home Library Service and support the volunteers who help deliver this important service.

In this role, you will:

• Develop, promote and deliver engaging library programs, events and outreach activities.
• Coordinate the Home Library Service and support its volunteers.
• Build relationships and work collaboratively with community organisations, businesses and other service providers.
• Deliver programs that encourage lifelong learning, wellbeing, creativity and social connection.
• Promote library programs and services through social media, online platforms and promotional materials.
• Provide friendly and inclusive customer service, information and technology support.
• Assist customers to access library technologies, digital resources and services.
• Support the preparation and promotion of library activities, exhibitions and events.
• Contribute ideas and improvements that help the Library continue to respond to the needs of the community.

About you:

You are approachable, organised and community focused, with the confidence to engage with people from a wide range of backgrounds. You enjoy turning ideas into engaging activities and are comfortable working both independently and collaboratively.

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities.
• Confidence using technology and the ability to assist others with digital systems and resources.
• An interest in developing and delivering engaging community programs and activities.
• The ability to build positive relationships with community members, volunteers and stakeholders.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, social media and graphic design platforms such as Canva.
• Initiative, sound judgement and a willingness to learn, share knowledge and embrace new ways of working.
• An appreciation of the important role libraries play in literacy, lifelong learning and community connection.
• A current non-prohibited South Australian Working with Children Check.

This position forms part of the Library's roster rotation and requires flexibility to work rostered late nights and weekends.

If you're passionate about connecting people with programs, services and opportunities to learn, create and belong, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Whyalla City Council:

As a multifunctional regional Council, in addition to the usual Council services, we manage Early Learning Services, Airport, Cemetery, Crematorium and recreational facilities including Visitor Information Services.

We are a progressive Council, committed to the pursuit of excellence and are always looking for opportunities to improve the quality of life for our community, now and into the future.

We stand by and embrace our core values when delivering each and every one of our services: We Belong, We Collaborate, We Deliver, We Serve.

About the benefits:

• Competitive salary + 12% Superannuation with the ability to salary sacrifice
• Excellent Enterprise Agreement benefits with above award rates
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development
• Provision for uniform
• Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing support
• Special Pandemic Leave, and Family and Domestic Violence support
• Commuting to work when living in Whyalla is no more than 15 minutes

Further Information:

For more information in relation to the position and to apply, please visit: Employment Opportunities | Whyalla City Council

Apply:

• Applications must include your current resume and cover letter and must be submitted via Council’s recruitment portal. Applications submitted in any other platform will not be accepted. Scroll down (past the image below) to commence the application process. Please note, the application process will need to be completed in one session.
• Applications close 9:00AM, Monday 28 September 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.