Library Officer

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region -Connected. Liveable. Thriving, our region is a model of sustainability, where caring for our environment, creating vibrant communities and growing our local economy is a way of life

About the Role

An exciting new space has just opened in our community, and we are looking forward to building a new team of amazing customer focused library team members. Library+ Caloundra is a state-of-the-art space for our community and will enrich the lives of our residents.

Arts, Heritage and Libraries branch provides library services, creative, cultural and heritage programs. Library+ Caloundra will meet the demand for a contemporary experience that includes expanded programs and service access for the community.     

This role will deliver outstanding service to customers, champion all library services and resources, and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Library+ Caloundra, including but not limited to:

• Provide support and guidance to other employees and volunteers engaged in learning opportunities such as familiarisation with the library management system, library catalogue and other business processes and procedures.
• Promote and deliver a range of library programs including story time, lifelong learning sessions, technology sessions, outreach and events.
• Assist with the retail presentation of libraries ensuring they remain fresh and modern looking places.
• Perform library duties such as shelving, issues, returns and collection maintenance.

About you

If you love working with people and are looking for an exciting role, this role is for you! We are seeking an exceptionally customer focussed person, who thrives in a constantly changing and dynamic environment.

In this role you will provide guidance and support to our community, and are genuinely passionate about library services, reading and literature.

As a minimum requirement of this role, you will have:

• A Certificate III in Library and Information Services or equivalent qualification/experience. 
• Experienced in delivering library programs with strong communication and customer service skills, including managing large groups for children’s literacy activities, digital literacy training, and workshops.
• Proficient in general computer use with a strong ability and enthusiasm for learning and teaching new technologies, including equipment, applications, and systems
• Ability to work regular weekends (under an any 5 in 7 arrangement) as rostered, including early morning and evening work.
• Current Blue Card and current First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain one.

Pre-Employment Medical Required

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Criminal History Check Required

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2025-2030.

For specific enquiries contact Karen Ransley during business hours on 07 5499 5403.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.