Salary:
$19,275 per month
Entry Requirements:
Applicants should –
(A) (i) have Level 2 or equivalent or above in five subjects, including Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics, in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE) [see Note (1)], or equivalent; or
(ii) have Level 2 / Grade E or above in five subjects, including Chinese Language, English Language and Mathematics, in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) [see Note (2)], or equivalent;
(B) At least 6 years' post qualification full-time working experience in general administration, personnel, finance and accounts, and/or stores and supplies with at least 2 years at supervisory level. Prior working experience in library is preferrable;
(C) have a good knowledge of the use of general computer software (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel and Chinese input method); and
(D) holder of recognised certificate for Library Assistants course will be an advantage.
(Notes: (1) For non-civil service appointment purpose, "Attained" in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade E in Other Language subjects in the HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in the HKDSEE. (2) For non-civil service appointment purpose, 'Grade E' in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to 'Level 2' in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.)
Duties:
(A) To supervise, train and deploy Cultural Services Assistants, Library Assistants, General Assistants and contractor staff;
(B) To assist in daily library management, including crowd control, shelving and shelf-reading, preparation and transportation of library materials;
(C) To assist users with services/facilities and handle enquiries and complaints;
(D) To assist in supervising, monitoring and briefing service contractors and report deficiencies; supporting tender preparation by collating information;
(E) To patrol public areas to monitor security, cleanliness and horticultural conditions; assist with building management duties;
(F) To set up hiring facilities and provide technical and logistical support to hirers;
(G) To perform administrative tasks and errands, including preparing reports and statistics; and
(H) To perform other duties as assigned by senior officers.
(Notes: Appointees will be deployed to work in any public libraries; and have to work shifts and irregular hours including on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.)
Terms of Appointment:
Successful applicants will be employed on non-civil service contract terms for one year.
Fringe Benefits:
An end-of-contract gratuity may be granted to the appointee upon satisfactorily completion of the contract with a consistently high standard of performance and conduct. Such gratuity, plus the Government's contribution to a Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) Scheme in respect of the appointee as required by the MPF Schemes Ordinance, will be equal to 15% of the total basic salary drawn during the contract period. Rest days, statutory holidays (or substituted holidays), annual leave, maternity/paternity leave and sickness allowance, where appropriate, will be granted in line with the provisions of the Employment Ordinance.
How to Apply:
Applicants must apply online through the G.F. 340 Online Application System of the Civil Service Bureau (https://www.csb.gov.hk) on or before 28 May 2026. Applications which are incomplete or submitted in person, by post, by fax or by e-mail will not be accepted.
For qualifications awarded by local institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority, copies of the official transcripts of studies and certificates are not required to be submitted at this stage of application. Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions / Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit all copies of their official transcripts of studies and certificates by email to hkplrecruitment@lcsd.gov.hk on or before 4 June 2026. Candidates should mark "For application of NCSC Office Supervisor" and quote the on-line application number on the copies of every page of supporting documents.
Candidates who are invited for selection interview will be required to produce the original copies of the official transcripts, certificates and proof of relevant working experience for verification and photocopies for record purposes. The application will be deemed unsuccessful if any applicant fails to produce the original copies of the required documents for verification.
Candidates who are selected for interview will normally receive an invitation in about 16 to 18 weeks from the closing date for application. This period may be longer in exceptional circumstances, e.g. when a large number of applications are received or when there are other complications. Those who are not invited for interview may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
Enquiry Address:
Administration Unit, Hong Kong Public Libraries, Leisure and Cultural Services Department, 11/F, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.
Enquiry Telephone: 2633 3057 / 2921 0595
Closing Date for Application:
28 May 2026 18:00
Newspaper Advertised and Date(s):
Ming Pao (15 May 2026)
General Notes:
(a) Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(b) As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(c) Non-civil service vacancies are not posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates appointed are not on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service. Candidates appointed are not civil servants and will not be eligible for posting, promotion or transfer to any posts in the Civil Service.
(d) The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(e) Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the selection interview.
(f) It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet "Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities" which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at http://www.csb.gov.hk under "Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments".
(g) Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit all copies of their official transcripts of studies and certificates by email to hkplrecruitment@lcsd.gov.hk on or before 4 June 2026. Candidates should mark "For application of NCSC Office Supervisor" and quote the on-line application number on the copies of every page of supporting documents.
(h) Towards the application deadline, our on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of your on-line application, it is advisable to submit the application as early as possible.
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
