Library Assistant - Lismore Area

About Us

Our vision is powered by a deep commitment to enhancing the quality of services we offer to our community. Today, Lismore is flourishing, and it's the perfect time for those who live, work, and play here to embrace and celebrate everything that makes Lismore so special. 

We warmly welcome individuals who bring fresh perspectives and unique skills, helping to enrich our collective vision for a vibrant and thriving community.  

Richmond Tweed Regional Library (RTRL) operates across four local government areas of Byron, Ballina, Tweed, and Lismore. RTRL’s mission is to create an environment where anyone can feel welcome to connect, discover, and escape with knowledge, ideas, and stories. 

Shape your future. Serve your community. Belong to something bigger.

About the Position:

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and creating a welcoming space for all? Richmond Tweed Regional Library (RTRL) is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our team as Library Assistant.

We’re excited to offer the following permanent part time opportunity with 28 hours per week.

This position will be primarily based at our Lismore Area Libraries; however, the role may require you to work at different locations throughout your employment. 

As a Library Assistant with Richmond Tweed Regional Library (RTRL), you will play a vital role in delivering high quality service to library patrons. You will be part of a multi-skilled team, providing support across the organisation as needed. Your main responsibilities will include assisting in maintaining and providing access to library collections, facilitating children’s programs, communicating effectively with patrons and using automated information systems and databases. 

What we can offer you:

• Long service leave after five years of service.
• Salary from $890.40 per week, plus superannuation.
• Access to Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs. 
• Training and development opportunities.
  
  

What we trust you to deliver:

• Participating in process and service improvements projects in the team.
• Using automated information systems and databases.
• Communicating effectively with library patrons to meet their information needs.
•  Contribute to promotion, programs and other related activities.
• Create a working environment where safety and wellbeing are priorities for all.
  
  

What you will need to be successful:

• Higher School Certificate or equivalent.
• Australian Citizenship or appropriate VISA to work in Australia. 
• Current Class C Drivers License. 
• NSW Working with Children Check.
• Good interpersonal, teamwork and communication skills.
• Good numeracy, literacy, accuracy and attention to detail.
  
  

Please review the Position Description and utilise your resume and application responses in the application form below to illustrate your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of the position.

Salary: Grade 5 from $890.40 per week, plus superannuation 

Closing date: Monday 6 April 2026 at 5:00pm. 

Contact: If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact Michael Lewis, Lismore Area Librarian, on 0438 614 008. 

Conditions of Employment: Conditions of employment are in the Local Government (State) Award and relevant Council policy, procedures and agreements.

Pre-employment Screening: Prior to employment, there will be a series of pre-employment checks that may include, health assessments, validation of right to work in Australia, validation of qualifications and licences, criminal history checks, psychometric assessments and referee checks.

Working with Children Check

In accordance with the requirement for ‘Working with Children' anyone starting a new, paid job in child-related work must apply for the Working with Children Check (WWCC). This is a requirement for this position and it is the responsibility of the successful applicant to have undertaken the WWCC and the ‘Clearance to Work with Children’ provided to Council prior to commencement. For further information on how to apply please refer to the Office of Children's Guardian website.

We care about people as individuals and are committed to diversity, inclusion, and new ways of working. We encourage applications from people of any age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, faith, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.