State Library of NSW
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    Company Profile

    Company overview

    Industry

    Arts & Cultural Services

    Primary location

    Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    Our vision is to transform the State Library into a global cultural destination for all. We want to ensure that all our readers, researchers, students and visitors — both local and international — have the opportunity to access and enjoy this much loved Sydney landmark and the extraordinary riches within it. Source: this is an extract from the company's own website.

    Reviews overview

    3.910 ratings in total
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    90%
    Rate salary as high or average
    70%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at State Library of NSW?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at the State Library of NSW appreciate the flexible work arrangements and positive work environment with lovely colleagues. They find the work itself enjoyable, particularly contributing to cultural heritage collections in an amazing location. However, some potential challenges were noted, including management issues such as inconsistency, long tenures leading to resistance to change, and humiliating behaviour. A few employees felt opportunities for career progression and training were limited. Additionally, working within government guidelines was mentioned as a potential challenge.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Operations
    Jul 2023
    Sydney NSW 2000former employee
    Fantastic
    The good thingsFlexible working and the culture
    The challengesCareer progression is difficult
    1.0
    Library Officer
    Mar 2020
    Not a pleasant place to work.
    The good thingsThe work was enjoyable
    The challengesManagers and Bosses. Some managers had been there for 30 years or more and there was a culture of humiliating people in front of others.
    4.0
    Library Technician
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Pay is OK and the work is interesting
    The good thingsFlexible hours, interesting work, close to public transport, pay is OK
    The challengesManagement is too inconsistent
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