Library Specialist - Children and Families
Are you passionate about early literacy, community engagement, and creating inclusive learning experiences for families and children?
The opportunity
Wollongong City Libraries is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Specialist to join our Community Connections team. This role is central to delivering high-quality programs and services that inspire lifelong learning, creativity, and connection across our diverse community.
In this role, you will lead the development, delivery, and evaluation of children’s programming, including early literacy initiatives, school holiday activities, and special events like Book Week. You’ll champion child safety within our libraries and build meaningful partnerships with local organisations such as early childhood services, schools, and community groups.
You will play a key role in designing and delivering inclusive programs that support and celebrate families in all their diversity—ensuring our libraries are welcoming, engaging, and empowering spaces for every child and caregiver.
This is a Permanent Full-Time position. Salary from $92,236.46 up to $106,378.28 per annum plus superannuation (Salary package will be assessed based on skills, experience and qualifications). This role requires the successful applicants to work on a 7-day roster (weekend and evening work will be required). This is a hands-on role, applicants must be physically capable of undertaking manual tasks relating to the role. You may be required to work across any of our seven libraries across the Wollongong Local Government Area, dependent on operational requirements.
Under Part 2, Section 6 of the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012, this position has been designated as requiring a paid Working With Children Check.
Interested?
Click on ‘Apply’ to complete your online application.
You will be prompted through the application to answer the Selection Criteria as outlined overleaf.
Contact Sarah Howes, Service Team Leader - Community Connections and Learning, on (02) 42277844 for questions related to the job
For questions related to submitting your application online, our recruitment process or you require adjustments in the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team on (02) 4227 7065.
How you’ll make a difference
As the Specialist – Children and Families, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the way children and families experience our libraries. You’ll:
- Create magical moments for young minds by designing and delivering fun, educational early literacy programs that spark curiosity and foster a love of reading.
- Champion inclusive programming for diverse families, ensuring all children and caregivers feel seen, supported, and inspired.
- Work hand-in-hand with passionate colleagues and community partners to bring inclusive, high- impact programs to life—making our libraries vibrant hubs of learning and connection.
- Empower your teammates by sharing your expertise in early literacy and child engagement, helping build their confidence and skills through training and support.
- Be the face of Wollongong City Libraries in community forums and partnerships, advocating for literacy, inclusion, and lifelong learning.
- Use data to make a difference, analysing program outcomes to continuously improve and align with our strategic goals.
- Live our values every day, ensuring everything you do reflects Council’s commitment to Respect,
Integrity, OneTeam, Sustainability, and Courage.
- Champion child safety and inclusion, creating welcoming spaces where every child and family feels safe, valued, and inspired.
About you
You bring both heart and expertise to your work, thriving in collaborative environments with a strong grasp of early literacy and hands-on experience delivering impactful children’s programs. With a degree in a relevant field—such as Education, Social Work, Early Childhood—you’re committed to learning and community development.
You’re confident in engaging stakeholders and passionate about supporting children and families. Your excellent communication skills help you build respectful relationships with families, colleagues, and community partners. You prioritise child safety, ensuring every child feels safe and supported in our spaces. Driven by professional growth, you continually seek ways to innovate and stay current with best practices.
Selection Criteria
Wollongong City Council uses a Merit based recruitment process. Please respond to each question below, describing how you meet this requirement and using examples where possible of how you have demonstrated the particular skill, attribute, knowledge or expertise. Please be clear and to the point
- Outline your degree or higher qualification in a relevant field. (ie. Education, Social Work, Early Childhood) and how it relates to this role.
- Describe a time when you worked collaboratively with a team to deliver a community program or service. How did you contribute to the team’s success, lead or support others, or help solve a challenge?
- Describe a time you partnered with a community organisation (e.g. library, cultural, education, or community services) to deliver a successful program—such as one supporting diverse families or early literacy. How did you ensure it met the needs of both the community and the partner?
- Detail how you have used customer or community feedback to evaluate and improve a program or service.
- Wollongong City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation. Keeping children and young people safe is everyone’s business. What is your understanding of child protection relating to this position?
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