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

The Arts, Heritage and Libraries Branch enriches the lives of residents and visitors through dynamic library services, cultural programs, and heritage initiatives. We’re passionate about fostering creativity, lifelong learning, and community engagement across the Sunshine Coast.

As a Library Officer, you’ll provide exceptional customer service and supporting a wide range of programs and resources. This role is perfect for someone who loves connecting people with knowledge and technology while contributing to a modern, vibrant library environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver outstanding customer experiences and assist with enquiries
• Promote and deliver engaging library programs and events
• Support staff and volunteers with systems and processes
• Maintain library collections and ensure a fresh, modern presentation
• Ability to work regular weekends (under an any 5 in 7 arrangement) as rostered, including early morning and evening work.

About you

• You hold a Certificate III in Library and Information Services or similar qualification or professional experience.
• You thrive on creating positive experiences and enjoy helping people access information and resources.
• You’re confident with digital tools and eager to learn and teach new technologies.
• You work well with others and bring a can-do attitude to achieving shared goals.
• You manage tasks efficiently and take pride in maintaining a welcoming library environment.

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. 
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible
• 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 Sasha Maddison during business hours on (07) 5343 2004.

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.