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OSCA 391132Updated 2026-01-29

Library Technician

National shortage level: Low

ANZSCO 399312OSCA 391132

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 51k
Weekly earnings: AUD 980
Salary range: AUD 46k-AUD 56k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

30.3%
VIC
22.9%
WA
19.5%
NSW

Education mix

33.5%
advanced diploma/ diploma
21.2%
bachelor degree
12.8%
Post graduate

Role overview

Library Technicians assist Librarians and other information managers in organising and operating systems for handling recorded material and files.

What you do
  • Orders new library materials and maintains library records and circulation systems.
  • Catalogues printed and recorded material.
  • Enters data into databases and edits computer records.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: advanced diploma/ diploma (33.5%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Catalogues printed and recorded material.
    • Enters data into databases and edits computer records.
    • Operates audio-visual and reprographic equipment.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 980
    Annual median: AUD 51k
    Range: AUD 46k-AUD 56k