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 - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

Arts, Heritage and Libraries branch enlivens and enriches the lives of residents and visitors through the provision of library services, creative, cultural and heritage programs.

This role will deliver outstanding service to customers, champion all library services and resources, and contribute to the development and continuous improvement, 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.

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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

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.

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. 
• Culture: Council is a values-based organisation and provides a safe and culturally strong environment for you to thrive and grow.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

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 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact Simone Martin during business hours on 07 5475 8910.

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.