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What this job is
A Library Assistant performs clerical and technical support tasks in libraries, community centres, and information services. They process, organise, and retrieve print and digital materials, assist patrons with access to collections, and maintain library systems and records. The role supports qualified librarians in cataloguing, circulation, and information delivery operations.
Pay
A$1,779 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Classify library materialscore
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Data Entry and Accuracycore
- Digital Literacycore
- Record Managementcore
- Attention to Detail
- Electronic Document Management
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Problem Solving
- Stakeholder Communication
- Time Management
- Verbal Communication