Library Technician Grade 1
Location – Silverwater and Eastwood
Employment type – Ongoing, Full Time - No weekends
Salary – Library Technician Grade 1, $78,000 - $92,632 (plus employer’s superannuation and annual leave loading)
Your role
Corrective Services NSW is looking for a library technician to play a pivotal role in the delivery of services to diverse customers across NSW. If you have a desire to provide great customer service and develop improvements based on what’s important to library users, please read on and consider joining our team.
What you’ll do
You’ll join a dedicated team of 7 information professionals who work from two locations - the leafy surrounds of the Corrective Services NSW Academy in Eastwood, and the Metropolitan Remand and Reception Centre (MRRC) in Silverwater.
As the Librarian Technician, you will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
- Support the operation and maintenance of library services and systems
- Deliver high-quality library services in person and online using current and relevant resources
- Maintain records, shelve materials, and assist clients with borrowing
- Assist with collection maintenance, including stocktake, weeding, and reorganisation
- Apply policies and procedures; maintain statistics and escalate issues as needed
- Create and update records in the library system using industry standards
- Contribute to projects that improve library processes and services.
You’ll work at both the Academy and MRRC Libraries and foster strong connections with our customers, community, and other stakeholders.
What we’re looking for
- Qualifications acceptable for library technician membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), or tertiary qualifications and experience deemed by the Secretary or the Public Service Commission to be equivalent, that meets the minimum standard of skill and knowledge inherent in the ALIA standard.
- Experience with library systems
We focus on hiring people who share our commitment and goals of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, courage and integrity. If you meet the essential requirements and the role resonates with you, please apply – you do not need to meet every desired requirement for us to want to talk to you.
Download the role description.
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What We Offer
We offer a variety of benefits, including:
- A challenging and rewarding career
- Flexible, autonomous work environment
- Competitive pay and conditions
- Training and development opportunities to build and maintain capabilities
- Health & Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.
Want more information? Visit our website to see more information on Working for us.
We do work that really matters
Working for the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) provides lots of opportunities to make a real difference. We collaborate with other agencies and community partners, to improve lives and realise the potential of children, adults, families and communities. We're focused on breaking, rather than managing, disadvantage. It’s work that really matters.
Apply now and join Australia’s top public sector employer where we will support you and provide an exciting and flexible working environment!
Are you ready to join us?
Click apply, attach a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the requirements of the role as well as an up-to-date résumé (maximum 5 pages).
Applications close 22 November 2026 at 11:59pm AEST.
Got a question?
For more information about the role or what it’s like to work for DCJ, please contact the hiring manager Paul Nicholas via email - paul.nicholas@correctiveservices.nsw.gov.au
If you’ve got a question about applying or would benefit from an adjustment in the recruitment process to help you perform at your best (including an alternate method submission of the application), please call Rachel Urquhart on 02 9354 1624 or via email rachel.urquhartsecord@dcj.nsw.gov.au
Visit Recruitment adjustments on the DCJ website to learn more.
Inclusion and Diversity lies at the heart of how we recruit
We continue to hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experience and backgrounds. This includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people identifying as LGBTIQ+, culturally and linguistically diverse people, carers and other diversity groups.
To find out what DCJ are doing to build an inclusive and diverse workforce, visit Inclusion and diversity on the DCJ website.
Other Information
A talent pool may be created for future ongoing and temporary roles and is valid for a period of up to 18 months.
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Thank you for your interest in this role. We look forward to receiving your application.
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Library Technician Grade 1 in Eastwood employer: NSW Department of Communities and Justice
The Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ) is an exceptional employer, particularly for Aboriginal Child Protection Caseworkers in South Western Sydney, offering a meaningful career dedicated to supporting families and communities. With a strong focus on cultural connection, employee wellbeing, and professional development, DCJ fosters a collaborative work environment where your contributions can lead to real change. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working conditions, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and families.
Contact Details:
NSW Department of Communities and Justice Recruitment Team
