Library Officer- Aboriginal Family History
- Identified position requiring Aboriginality
- Permanent Part-time. 35 hours per fortnight
- $35.05 per hour plus superannuation as required
- Do you want to share your experience in the culture, traditions, and history of local Aboriginal communities
- Make a difference in the day-to-day lives of our local Aboriginal communities
About Us
Narrabri Shire Council is a vibrant and forward-thinking organisation located in Narrabri, a modern regional growth centre in New South Wales. Our area offers a diverse range of job opportunities, from traditional agriculture to coal mining and gas extraction. We value our employees and promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
At Narrabri Shire Council, our values guide our actions, decisions, and interactions. We strive to create a supportive and collaborative culture where every employee can contribute to the success of our community.
Narrabri Shire Council is a local government organisation located in the vibrant community of Narrabri. As a Council, we strive to provide excellent services and opportunities for our residents.
About the Role
As a Library Officer- Aboriginal Family History, you will be responsible for providing a high quality and responsive library service with access to information to all community members, particularly the local Aboriginal Community. A key focus of this role is to facilitate access for customers to a wide range of specialist Aboriginal research resources, sources and online tools to trace their family histories.
Key responsibilities include:
- Nurture and develop relationships with professional, community and government organisation, relevant to Aboriginal Family History Research
- Plan, implement and evaluate Aboriginal Family Research Programs
- Apply a comprehensive understanding of Stolen Generations people, research, impacts and issues
- Build effective relationships with clients using appropriate cultural safety, awareness, empathy and communication skills
- Provide family history research assistance and instruction to the community and library staff in the use of a wide range of information sources, library resources, online databases and public information records
For more information on the role, please see attached position description.
About You
The ideal candidate for this position will possess the following qualifications and attributes:
- Aboriginality is a requirement for this identified position
- Proven experience in translating community needs into strategies and programmes
- Strong commitment to customer service and rapport building techniques
- Shown interest in library functions within the community
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate during times of sensitivity
The successful candidate will also demonstrate a commitment to promoting cultural awareness and inclusive practices within the organisation.
Further Enquiries
Enquiries regarding this position should be directed to Naomi Radford, Library Coordinator, (02) 6799 6866.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position with Narrabri Shire Council, we would love to hear from you!
To apply, follow the instructions below:
Click the 'Application Form' Tab
Complete all information as required
Attach your Resume, Cover Letter and Drivers Licence
Once completed click 'Submit'
Please note that all correspondence regarding your application status and interview will be forwarded via email.
Closing Date for Applications
Applications for this position close on Friday, 15 August 2025 at 5:00pm.
Narrabri Shire Council reserves the right to close, withdraw or extend vacancies without prior notice.
Please Note: Roles that involve directly providing programs and services to Aboriginal people for the purposes of promoting their welfare are considered to be ‘Aboriginal-identified roles’ and are, as such, restricted to Aboriginal people only. This is permitted under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.
Narrabri Shire Council is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We support difference and thrive on it for the benefit of our employees and community and are committed to celebrating diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
