Description The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future and ensure it is culturally, socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable. At Council, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We are committed to implementing child safe practices to create an environment where children feel safe and included. We screen candidates to ensure their suitability to work with children, this includes conducting National Police Checks, Working with Children Checks, and through reference checks. Our commitment to child safety is explained in Council's Child Safe Commitment Statement . About the role This position is responsible for promotions of library events and outreach activities through various library promotional channels. Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external stakeholders and customers, and advanced time management skills, are essential in this role. This position also needs to respond to frontline customer service needs On a daily basis you will: Research, write, and produce media releases, media kits, and promotional materials (e.g., brochures, flyers). Organise and manage events/programs, including booking participants, arranging catering, and preparing briefing notes and running sheets for presenters. Develop and maintain media contacts, mailing lists, and liaise with sponsors, partners, and statewide library marketing initiatives to support events and reduce costs. Deliver effective customer service, provide reader advisory and referral services, and assist with collection maintenance and library security when required. Manage minor budgets, reconcile petty cash, schedule priorities with minimal supervision, and handle building maintenance referrals. About You The successful candidate should have previous demonstrated broad range of experience in publicity and promotion and/or experience working in a library environment. You will also bring: Recognised technician’s qualification in Information Science / Librarianship (eligible for technician membership of the Australian Library and Information Association) or equivalent; or Certificate/ Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Media Studies, Communication or equivalent. Develop and maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders both internally and externally Sound digital technology and design skills in dealing with digital platforms such as social media, library website, excel, word, Canva, and ticketing system Develop and plan marketing strategies Provide clients with access to required information What’s on offer We are offering permanent part time position (24-hours/week) with an attractive remuneration from $82,692.71 to $91,067.29 plus 12% superannuation. In addition, City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include: 14 weeks paid parental leave Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years Significant leave benefits (up to 12 days flexi-time, 3 additional leave days at Christmas, 15 days sick/personal leave, 2 days health and wellbeing leave per year) Learning and development opportunities Want to know more? Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description. Review our Values Flyer , which outlines Council's core values and behaviours. Alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact Nada Antoun on (02) 98065163 or email nantoun@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au How to apply Candidates must apply online and applications through other mediums will not be accepted at this time. Please attach your Resume and a Cover Letter, outlining your skills, qualification, experience and the requirements of this role. Applications close 9pm, Thursday 15 January 2026 As this is a child-related position, prohibited persons as defined under the NSW Child Protection Act are not eligible to apply. A Paid Working with Children Check must be uploaded as part of your application. If you do not have a valid Working with Children Check and meet the remaining requirements of the role, please answer your pre-screening questions accordingly and reach out to Recruitment@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au to confirm that your WWCC is in progress. Council is committed to providing a child safe environment and is guided by the NSW Child Safe Standards | Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on Council's Child Safe Framework please visit Child Safe | City of Parramatta . This position requires the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. The City of Parramatta supports a Drug and Alcohol-free working environment and employees may be subject to random testing as a result. Inclusion, Diversity and belonging lies at the heart of how we recruit at the City of Parramatta. We continue to commit to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and hire great people with a wide variety of skills, experiences, and backgrounds. We invite candidates of all ages, people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, ADF veterans, LGBTIQA and other culturally diverse groups. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
