Library Officer

•  Location: Pannawonica
•  Department: Libraries
•  Compensation: Annual Salary (FT & PT pro-rata) AUD $31.06 - $35.98
•  Employment type: Maximum Term Contract
•  Work Arrangement: On-site

Residential - Pannawonica

Part Time | 12-month maternity leave contract

• Starting salary: From $31.06 per hour dependent on skills and experience
• 6 weeks Annual Leave (pro-rata)
• Super matching scheme available

About the Position

Make a difference, every day - one book, one story, one smile at a time!

Are you someone who lights up when connecting with people? Do you love the magic of storytelling and community spirit?

The Shire is seeking to employee a friendly Library Officer to join our team in Pannawonica on a 12-month maternity leave cover. This role is offered on a part-time basis within a small, supportive team.

What You'll Be Doing:
- Coordinate and deliver engaging library programs for school aged children and community members
- Support library users in dicovering resources and technology
- Assist with general administration and maintaining a welcoming space

What You'll Bring to the Team:
- A friendly approach with a strong focus on providing excellent customer service
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Enthusiasm for fostering community connections
- A Working with Children Check

For further information regarding this exciting opportunity, please refer to the application package (available by clicking the Apply button). For any queries not answered by the application package, please contact Cindy Derschow, Manager Libraries on 08 9190 2223.

Please Note: Canvassing of Councillors or Shire Employees will disqualify. All terms and conditions are as per the Shire of Ashburton Enterprise Agreement 2022.

The Shire of Ashburton is committed to diversity and strongly encourages candidates from different cultural, gender and age backgrounds to apply.

Applications Close 9.00am, Tuesday 18th November 2025 (closing date extended) | Apply Now

Applications must be submitted online via the Shire of Ashburton website: www.ashburton.wa.gov.au and shortlisting may commence immediately.

Note: This vacancy may close early if a suitable candidate is identified. Your early application is encouraged.

Junior Library Assistant (Mareeba Library)

Are you a highly motivated, flexible and reliable high school student who has a passion for all things library? Council is seeking a friendly and knowledgeable individual to join our Mareeba Library team.  If this sounds like a position that you’re interested in, then we would love to hear from you.

The Role:

Our Junior Library Assistants provide a positive customer service experience and contribute to the delivery of a quality library service to residents and visitors to the region by assisting with the operations of the circulation desk to ensure materials are correctly issued and returned and enthusiastically promoting reading, literacy and lifelong learning by assisting in the development, preparation and operation of library programmes.

These positions are intended to provide students who are currently attending high school with the opportunity to acquire skills and experience that will assist them in gaining employment when they complete their high school education.

What we are looking for:

• You will have sound interpersonal and customer service skills and be able to support the delivery of a quality library experience to residents and visitors to our region
• You will enjoy working in a team environment
• You will have demonstrated sound literacy, numeracy and computer skills
• You will need to have a current Working with Children blue card or be able to obtain prior to commencement
• Your application should indicate if you have any previous library experience or basic knowledge of library practices and procedures

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to acquire skills and experience that will assist in gaining employment after completing high school
• Casual hours including Saturday mornings and school holidays
• Junior wages apply
• 12% employer superannuation contributions (depending on age and hours worked)
• Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards, and corporate banking
• Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive

Want to know more?

For further information about the position, click here to read the position description, or contact Andrea Crooks, Supervisor Mareeba Library & Collections, on 07 4086 4624 during business hours only.

Interested?

If you’re looking for a friendly and rewarding opportunity, we would like to hear from you. Click Apply Now below to complete your application and attach your resume and short cover letter.

Please note: your resume and/ or cover letter may be considered an example of your written communication skills.

Applications close: Monday, 3 November 2025

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.

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Library Officer

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Job Number: 500843

• Permanent Full Time
• $83,541 pa + 12% super + leave loading (Level 3)
• 9 day fortnight
• 72.5 hour fortnight
• Location: Arana Hills | Woodford | Redcliffe

Join City of Moreton Bay as a Library Officer, and help shape and enhance our communities for today and tomorrow.

We’re currently recruiting for three Library Officer roles at our Arana Hills, Woodford and Redcliffe branches. In these positions, you’ll play a key role in supporting branch operations and ensuring customers receive exceptional service experiences.

As a senior team member, you’ll also promote, prepare, and deliver engaging library programs and activities, while providing well-developed reference services and reader advisory support.

Woodford Library

• Open 6 days/week (closed on Sunday and public holidays)
• Operates on a 2-week rotating roster,
• Availability to work any 5 out of 7 days as part of the ordinary hours
• Roster includes working 1 Saturday every 2 weeks
• Shifts between 8:00am to 5:00pm and may include late closing on Friday evening at 7:00pm.

Redcliffe Library

• Open 7 days/week (closed public holidays)
• Operates on a 4-week rotating roster,
• Availability to work any 5 out of 7 days as part of the ordinary hours
• Roster includes working 1 weekend (Sat & Sun) every 4 weeks
• Shifts between 8:00am to 6:15pm and may include late closing on Friday evening at 8:15pm.

Arana Hills Library

• Open 6 days/week (closed on Sunday and public holidays)
• Operates on a 2-week rotating roster,
• Availability to work any 5 out of 7 days as part of the ordinary hours
• Roster includes working 1 Saturday every 2 weeks
• Shifts between 8:00am to 5:00pm and may include late closing on Tuesday at 8:15pm.

The Library Services team forms part of our Cultural Services Department, which aims to provide engaging leisure and learning experiences by connecting people to resources and each other. We strive for excellence when delivering exhibitions, information, collections, programs and spaces for our community and visitors.

Click here to learn more about the great programs and services currently underway in our libraries

Click here to view position description. 

About you

We are looking for team members who are passionate about providing an exceptional service to customers!

Bringing your experience in a library setting, you will be well adept at delivering quality collections, programs, reference and reader advisory services. You will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating an ability to engage constructively and support customers to meet their needs.

As the library environment can be fast paced and heavily customer focused, you will be able to

• make decisions and manage your time effectively
• uphold professional conduct
• encourage a positive working environment
• easily navigate and use the wide range of online resources, social media and digital technologies such as tablets and eReader devices

You will hold a valid Qld Working with Children blue card or be eligible and willing to obtain prior to commencement.

Why City of Moreton Bay?

What you do with your life matters. It’s the same with your career.

We’re the third-largest council in Australia and one of the fastest-growing areas. As Australia’s newest city, we’re building something that’s never been done before: a new kind of city, inspired and empowered by a new kind of council.

This is your opportunity to develop skills and experience in a truly unique place, at a truly unique point in time.

At City of Moreton Bay, we’re focused on the vital work we do today. But we’re also focused on the future. On what can be – for our city, our Council and your career.

Here’s what you’ll love about a career with us:

• See it. To build a city of the future, first, you have to see it. The polycentric city we’re building will bring greater prosperity, sustainability and affordability to our city. This is your chance to contribute to something that’s never been done before.
• Shape it. You’ll get hands-on in a rewarding career, serving and strengthening our communities for today and tomorrow. Our work is diverse, interesting and it matters – and it’s yours to shape and own.
• Live it. Contribute to the city you and your family want to live in and enjoy the lifestyle you deserve. And if you don’t live here, you’ll still find pride and connection in so many ways with our successful, resilient team.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better work-life balance with a nine-day fortnight.
• Advance your skills and career through our Study, Training And Research Scheme (STARS).
• Make your pay go further with salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation payments, smartphones and devices.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with discounted health insurance, free annual flu vaccinations and our Fitness Passport Program.
• Get support when you and your family need it most with our 24/7 confidential counselling service, leader support hotline and Mates in Construction program.

Ready for a career that matters?

Join City of Moreton Bay, and help shape our city of the future.

Click on the 'Apply Now' button below to complete your online application. Please upload a current resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements for this role.  You will also have the option to add a cover letter should you wish.

As part of the recruitment process, applicants will be required to undergo a National Criminal History Check.

To obtain further details please contact our Careers team at careers@moretonbay.qld.gov.au. 

City of Moreton Bay extends across the traditional lands of the Jinibara, Kabi Kabi, and Turrbal peoples, and we acknowledge and pay respects to our Traditional Custodians. We believe diversity of thought, background and experience creates better outcomes for our people and communities, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.

For more information about City of Moreton Bay and to stay across what's happening in our city, follow us on LinkedIn.

Your Future City.
See it. Shape it. Live It.

*Applications close 11:55pm Tuesday, 4 November 2025. 

Advertised: 28 Oct 2025Applications close: 04 Nov 2025 23:55

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Library Officer

Casual | $56.57 - $56.57

Our Region

Gladstone offers dynamic career opportunities across diverse industries, catering to a range of skills and ambitions. Whether you're advancing your career or seeking work-life balance, Gladstone's industrial strength, innovative energy projects, and bustling service sectors make it a fantastic place to work and live.

You’ll be glad you made it!

Our Council

Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.

View our Access and Inclusion Action Plan and Reconciliation Action Plan

Our Culture & Our Benefits

Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.

We partner with our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!

Find out more here Better Balance, Better Benefits with GRC

Library Officer

Council is seeking to appoint a casual Library Officer to contribute to Council’s success.

• Casual work - Genuine work/life balance
• Make valuable connections within the community
• Better Balance, Better Benefits with GRC

About the Role

The purpose of this position is to provide an efficient and effective public library and customer service that meets the needs of its members, and other customers; and promotes positive relationships and communication between Council and the community.

You will bring:

·Demonstrated relevant experience, knowledge and skills working in a similar environment or in a customer service interfacing role.

·Skills and experience recording, reconciling and processing financial transactions, including cash handling.

·Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and independently.

·Sound communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills to liaise with a diverse client base.

·Proficient keyboard skills and experience using Microsoft Office Suite and operating corporate business systems.

·Must be eligible and willing to obtain on appointment, a positive notice Working with Children Blue Card.

·Legally able to drive a motor vehicle in Queensland.

Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks

To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.

Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing.  

For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) 4970 0700 or email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@gladstone.qld.gov.au.

Closing Date

12 noon Monday 10 November 2025 | APPLY

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Library Assistant

Job No: CB18376 | Location: Concord

Library Assistant Position Available!

• Join a dynamic team dedicated to serving the community
• Gain practical experience in a supportive environment
• Opportunity for growth and development in Library Services
• Be part of a diverse, respectful, and inclusive workplace

Exciting Opportunity at City of Canada Bay Council

City of Canada Bay Council is seeking a passionate Library Assistant to join our Library Services team on a permanent part-time basis. If you are enthusiastic about assisting the community and are looking to kickstart your career in library services, this role is perfect for you!

Key Responsibilities

As a Library Assistant, you will provide exceptional customer service, assist with circulation and desk routines, and support library staff in various tasks. This hands-on role offers a chance to engage with library programs, promotions, and daily operations. This is a permanent part time role based at Concord Library.

Desired Candidate Profile

Successful candidates will have completed their HSC or equivalent, possess computer literacy skills, and demonstrate a commitment to delivering quality customer service. Preference will be given to applicants currently studying Library and Information Services.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Passion for assisting the community and promoting library services
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

If you are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to a collaborative workplace, we want to hear from you!

Hours:

• Monday-Wednesday (5pm-7:30pm)
• Saturday (9am-4pm) 
• Sunday (12:45pm-5pm)

What’s on offer

We are offering an attractive total remuneration from $56,618 to $65,092 plus super.

The City of Canada Bay also offers excellent employee benefits which include: 

• 18 weeks paid parental leave
• A supportive, energetic, and passionate team
• Continuous training, support, and leadership development
• Health and Wellbeing programs (Pilates classes, Fitness Passport, Flu vaccinations, and much, much more!)

Want to know more?
Further information regarding the requirements of this role can be found in the attached Position Description here, alternatively for a confidential discussion please contact name on (02) 9911 6213 or email matthew.hewett@canadabay.nsw.gov.au 

 Please click the below link to learn more about working at City of Canada Bay Council. 

You can access it via this link: https://youtu.be/_TmiAQxswQg

How to apply
Candidates MUST apply online by completing the form below. Applications close 11:30pm, 05 November 2025 and will not be accepted through any other medium.

If you have any accessibility requirements, please feel free to contact Grace Aberin on 02 9121 0238  or email  grace.aberin@canadabay.nsw.gov.au to discuss.

The City of Canada Bay Council is a Child Safe Organisation that recognises and advocates for the rights of Children and Young People and are committed to a Safe Workplace. 

The City of Canada Bay Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining, growing and supporting a diverse, respectful, collaborative & inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from diverse community groups and ages including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQA+, people with disabilities, and other diversity groups. 

 Formal offers of employment are subject to standard Council pre-employment checks including medical and other background checks.

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Coordinator Library Programs, Marketing and Outreach

Job No: GR400816 | Location: Hurstville

Temporary, Full-Time | $127,608.13 - $147,853.30 + 12% superannuation | Hurstville

Georges River Council has an exciting opportunity for a Coordinator Library Programs, Marketing and Outreach to join and lead a team, based in Hurstville.

At Georges River Libraries, we foster a vibrant community where people come together to share ideas, knowledge, and experiences. Our inviting spaces provide a range of resources, including books, manuscripts, photographs, films, maps, and our unique 'Library of Things.' From quiet reading rooms to bustling media labs, our libraries offer an ideal environment for discovery, socialising, and play. Our friendly team is dedicated to assisting our community with their library and resourcing needs, helping inspire their world.

About the Role

The Coordinator Library Programs, Marketing and Outreach is part of the leadership team which provides leadership and management of the team responsible for engaging the community, through the delivery of diverse programs, events and outreach, to activate library spaces, collections and services.  It is responsible for the delivery of effective, efficient, inclusive and innovative services that fulfill the strategic priorities of the Cultural Engagement and Library Services business unit.

In this role you will lead and develop a cohesive team that deliver a diverse range of in-house and outreach programs.   You will deliver community engagement projects to support the ongoing development and innovation of library collections, programs and services. The Coordinator Library Programs, Marketing and Outreach will provide detailed updates, research, business cases, grant submissions, award applications, presentations and reports to support Council decision making as well as the implementation and development of projects, policies and strategies for the Cultural Engagement and Library Services business unit.

This role is primarily based at Hurstville Library and will involve other locations as required. 

This position will participate in the Library Roster with ordinary hours worked between 8.00 am to 9.00 pm, Monday to Sunday in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2023.

What We Offer

• Temporary, Full time - 70 hours per fortnight (Parental Leave Cover: December 2025 - January 2027)
• Salary from $127,608.13 - $147,853.30 per annum plus 12% superannuation 
• Vehicle allowance of $10,780 per annum
• 9-day fortnight subject to operational requirements
• Health and Wellbeing paid leave
• Fitness Passport Program offering discounted membership for you and your family to selected facilities
• Salary Packaging Options
• Employee Rewards Program
• Ongoing Education and Resources

What We Are Looking For

• Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Science, Event Management, Marketing or equivalent
• Current Working with Children Check
• Current NSW Drivers Licence (Class C)
• Demonstrated experience supervising the delivery of customer focused services in a library or equivalent cultural organisation
• Demonstrated experience in leadership, team building and staff development, including mentoring, performance management and change management
• Demonstrated experience leading the implementation and management of public programs and events for diverse audiences
• Demonstrated experience leading the implementation and management of library programs, services and collections for children and young people
• Demonstrated experience leading the marketing and promotion of services in a library or equivalent setting
• Demonstrated experience in designing and evaluating services that reflect and enhance the cultural, informational, recreational and educational needs of the community
• Demonstrated experience developing business cases, grant submissions, award applications and presentations to support organisational decision making
• Demonstrated high level oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including report writing, effective negotiation, consultation and consensus building
• Demonstrated financial management skills and experience managing an operational budget
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects and competing priorities, including an ability to work to deadlines
• Demonstrated experience using Microsoft Office Suite as well as content management systems and technology in a public library or equivalent setting

 If you have made a positive commitment to further your career and you possess the attributes located in the complete Position Description essential criteria, then please submit your application today.

Applicants are asked to ensure that they provide responses to the targeted questions, failure to do so may result in your application not being considered.

If you would like further information on this role, please contact Justin Yeomans, Manager Cultural Engagement and Library Services on 02 9330 9530.

Applications must be completed and submitted via our website. Closing Date: Tuesday 4 November 2025 at 11.59 PM AEST.

Offers of employment at Georges River Council are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check.

Georges River Council is a progressive, people-focused organisation with 600 dedicated staff delivering exceptional services to our diverse and vibrant community. Our vision is to be 'naturally connected to place, community, and Country'. We are committed to creating accessible green, and liveable spaces, nurturing creativity, protecting the natural environment, and building a thriving local economy.

We foster our values of Accountability, Professionalism, Unity and Honesty and take pride in promoting the image of Council in the community.

We are committed to building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion, and welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

At Georges River Council we are committed to putting children first and championing child safety within our community. We actively advocate for the rights of children and young people and will uphold our commitment as a child safe organisation.

 Please note you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights (with no Visa restrictions) to apply for this position.

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Children's Programs Librarian

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Job no: 495355
Work type: Permanent Full Time
Location: Penrith
Categories: Library Services
Salary: Starting Salary $92,765.00 plus 12% super

About us

At Penrith City Council, we’re passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we’re here to support you in the moments that matter. As the winner of the 2020 Local Government Excellence in People and Culture Award and an Excellence Award winner in the 2020 Australian HR Awards, you can be confident in joining a workplace that offers truly outstanding benefits, including:

• A range of flexible work arrangements
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Health and wellbeing leave
• 15 days personal leave
• Significant financial and leave support for undertaking further education
• Diverse salary packaging
• Free access to all Ripples venues
• And much, much more!

The Penrith City Library Service provides an array of informational, educational and recreational resources and services for residents and visitors through three branch libraries, a home library service, community events and pop-up libraries, children’s and adult programming, physical and digital collections, local history collections and programs, and a toy library service. Resident surveys consistently show Penrith City Council libraries to be one of the City’s most popular services.

About the role

In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of an effective and efficient library service for the Penrith City Council community. Based at Penrith Central Library and other branch libraries as rostered, you will provide high-quality customer service and support library operations. As a team leader, you will supervise staff and take responsibility for the development, implementation, and promotion of programs and services for children and young adults, including toy library operations. You will build and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance program delivery and community engagement. You will also play a key role in the planning and development of policies and procedures related to the Children’s Team, ensuring services align with community needs and Council objectives. 

Essential criteria

• Relevant degree qualification with eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) or equivalent
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to serve a broad range of age groups
• Proven ability to design and deliver engaging programs for children and young adults that enhance the accessibility and relevance of library services for these groups and the broader community
• Demonstrated strength in administration and project management, with a proven track record of handling multiple tasks simultaneously and consistently meeting deadlines
• Strong supervisory skills to manage a team with diverse responsibilities
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in using library systems, online databases and digital platforms and electronic resources
• Current class C Driver Licence
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check

Salary: The salary for this position ranges from $92,765 - $107,380 per annum, plus 12% Superannuation, and will be negotiated commensurate with the skills, qualifications and experience of the preferred applicant.

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.

Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description and to find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council. To submit your application, please apply online using the link below.

In addition to a cover letter and resume, applicants are required to submit comprehensive responses to the selection criteria (listed above) as a part of their initial application. Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Completed applications must be received by 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow 4 weeks from the closing date for the processing of your application.

For further information about the position, please contact Samantha McLaren, Outreach and Programs Librarian, on (02) 4732 7454.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

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Advertised: 27 Oct 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 14 Nov 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Child and Youth Services Librarian - Temporary (Maternity Relief)

Job No: LCCNSW4009 | Location: Lithgow, NSW

The Opportunity

Do you want work to be challenging, surprising and fun?

Then why not join the team at Lithgow City Council Libraries as the Child and Youth Services Librarian.

Reporting to the Library Coordinator, the Child and Youth Services Librarian is a Temporary up to 12 month maternity relief full-time contract role within Lithgow City Council Libraries. The position is 35 hours per week, with a rostered day off in a two-week cycle. The spread of hours ranges from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and participates in a rotating roster to cover 9:00am to 12:00pm on Saturdays, approximately one per month additionally.

In this role you will support Council's vision and leadership in the delivery of high-quality collections, services and programmes for children and young adults. You will engage and partner with relevant Council departments as well as local community organisations to broaden capacity and deliver enhanced programmes that are vibrant and relevant to the needs of our children and young people. This role will work across all library branches.

For more detail about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position, please CLICK HERE for the complete Position Description. 

About you

To be successful in this role you will be passionate and energetic about supporting children and youth with knowledge of best practice, current trends, and issues. You will have demonstrated knowledge of collection development and management of children’s and young adult collections as well as knowledge in the development and implementation of library programmes targeting these groups. You will bring exceptional communication, interpersonal and high-level organisational skills. It is also important to have the ability to think critically and analytically along with very good written and verbal communication skills.

The successful candidate must have a degree level qualification in either Library and Information Science, Early Childhood or K-12 Teaching or working towards these qualifications. You would have at least 2 years experience working in Child or Youth Library Work and hold a current Working with Children Check.

What do librarians who serve children do?

They...

• Empower and motivate young people;
• Promote and nurture the habit of reading;
• Introduce children/youth to the latest electronic resources;
• Collaborate with other educators;
• Build programs to link the library to community groups;
• Choose resources to enhance the library collection;
• Provide parenting education and family literacy programs;
• Design and provide engaging activities that help young people develop their creativity, interests, and talents

Salary and Benefits

If you are looking for a change of lifestyle, a new adventure, or to take the next step in your Librarian career, this is the role for you.

• Between $1,615.14 and $1,814.76 per week, commensurate with your skills, qualifications and experience
• Temporary, up to 12 month Maternity Relief position
• Full-time, 35 hours per week
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Work/Life balance with a rostered day off every second week 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON Friday 6 November 2025 at 4pm AEST.

To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria will not be considered. 

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must address all selection criteria. Those who do not address the selection criteria with examples will not be considered.

Applications generated using Artificial Intelligence (AI) may not be progressed in the recruitment process.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening and functional assessment. Preferred applicants may be subject to reference checks, driving history checks, qualification checks, a NSW Police Check, a Working with Children check and confirmation of your Right to Work in Australia.

You must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or a permanent resident or have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Lithgow City Council

The Lithgow local government area is located on the western edge of the majestic Blue Mountains. The area totals 4,567 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west. 

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains. In the addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow, the Lithgow local government area has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be a attractive rural residential areas which, along with the broader rural areas offer a truly unique lifestyle that harmonises its urban, industrial and rural qualities.

Council is focused on delivering quality services as a Centre of Regional Excellence that encourages community growth and development, and contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations. 

The guiding principles of integrity, resilience, respect and accountability define how Lithgow City Council strengthen its working environment to deliver on the aspirations of our community. For further details on Council's values, please visit https://council.lithgow.com

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Library Programs Lead

Job No: ZZ1716 | Location: Noosaville and Cooroy Libraries

Noosa Council is committed to our valued employees and we celebrate diversity, health and well-being, work life balance and career progression. Come and join our supportive and progressive team as we deliver on our vision:

“Noosa Shire – different by nature”

The Opportunity

Noosa Council is seeking a qualified and high-achieving leader to join our team.

In this role, you will coordinate the development, delivery and evaluation of diverse, innovative, and inclusive library programs that foster community literacy, lifelong learning, and social connection.

Through your expert leadership of volunteer services, adult literacy and home library services, you will play an instrumental role in ensuring Noosa library services actively engage all facets of our community.

Additionally, you will oversee the promotion and marketing of library services and programs, with a strong focus on increasing community awareness and participation.

As a member of the Library Leadership Team, your contribution to the strategic direction and continuous improvement of the Library Service will be significant.

This is a full-time, permanent role offering the opportunity to work in a beautiful environment, within a passionate and supportive team.

Vacancy Details

• Position Status: Permanent Full Time
• Department: Community Services
• Branch: Arts and Culture
• Advertised: Internal and External
• Position Remuneration: Level 5.1 ($96,756 Base annual salary) / ($109,826. Total remuneration package which is based on a permanent full-time employee and inclusive of 12% employer superannuation and 17.5% leave loading).
• Closing Date: 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday, 9 November 2025

About You

To thrive in this role, you will be:

• A natural leader with a track record of inspiring high-performing teams
• Passionate about libraries, literacy, and delivering programs that make a meaningful impact
• Skilled in managing volunteer services, with a deep understanding of volunteer motivation and support
• Experienced   in   promotions   and   marketing,   with   a   flair   for   community engagement
• Curious and forward-thinking, with a commitment to staying ahead of emerging trends and exploring new ideas

You will hold a graduate or post-graduate qualification in Information Services, Education, Marketing, Event Management, or a related discipline

About Us

Noosa Council is located at the northern end of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Covering an area of 871km2. Noosa has a proud history of preserving its natural environment and is recognised by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. The region offers a unique mix of stunning beaches, national parks, lakes and lush hinterland, which makes it one of the greatest places in Australia to live and work.

Our Corporate Plan 2023-2028 outlines our vision for the shire, our strategic direction for Council and our priorities. The focus areas are:

• Environment
• Liveability
• Prosperity
• Future
• Excellence

At Noosa Council we recognise our people are our greatest asset, and with our vision to be ‘different by nature’ we pride ourselves on being welcoming, inclusive and safe, and we celebrate difference.

Under the acronym SPARC, our internal values are reflected in everything we do – our decision-making, our actions, how we serve our community and how we work with each other.

Our values guide us and bind us as one team, and contribute to all employees having supportive, positive, and meaningful experiences at Noosa Council.

Our internal values are:

Our Commitment to Our Valued Employees

Noosa Council is committed to workplace diversity, health and well-being, work life balance, progression, and maintaining our supportive team orientated culture. To achieve this, we offer a range of benefits and opportunities:

• Wellness initiatives
• Flex time
• Free parking
• Annual flu vaccination program
• Fitness Passport (an external company allowing its members to access local health and fitness centres)
• Employee assistance program
• Secondments
• Job sharing
• Paid parental leave
• Mid-career break
• Career progression
• Training and development
• Study assistance
• Graduated retirement

How To Apply

To view the position description please click the Job Attachments tab, located next to the Advertisement tab at the top of the page.

If you wish to be considered for the position, click the Apply button and complete your application as required.

A cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining your motivation and ability to demonstrate the Position Requirements required to perform the Key Responsibilities of the role (as outlined in the position description), including examples of your experience should be attached.

APPLY on COUNCIL WEBSITE

Further Questions

Please contact Tracey King, Libraries Coordinator on (07) 5329 6516 for any further information regarding the position.

Library Collections Technician

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

JOB DESCRIPTION

Library Collections Technician

Reference number: 10847

Closing date: 11:00pm, Monday 03 November 2025

• Temporary part-time position until 24 May 2026.
• 14 hours per week, Mondays and Tuesdays.
• Salary commencing at $38.73 per hour, plus 12% superannuation, commensurate with skills and experience.
• Library Band 4.

The Opportunity 

Moonee Valley City Council is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Library Collections Technician to join our Libraries and Learning team. This role provides high quality customer service to library members and works as part of the central library administration to provide organised and efficient ordering and delivery of library materials. If you're passionate about collections in public libraries and community engagement, and thrive in a hands-on, team-based environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to collection development including selection, creation, and monitoring of profiles and standing order lists. 
• Acquisition of new library materials both physical and digital, ability to review order records, understand processing requirements, and adhere to agreed budgets. 
• Ensure efficient and effective interlibrary loan and purchase request process by ordering and delivery of library items. 
• Communicate with external vendors, library suppliers, partner libraries, and interlibrary working groups.
• Undertake customer service duties as required, including relief at other library locations and monitoring of the central telephone number, to ensure efficient operation of the library service.
• Contribute to Library Administrative tasks such as financial processes, daily roster adjustments, and enquiries from customers.

Skills & Experience

The ideal candidate will have a diploma of Library and Information Studies acceptable for Library Technician membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) and bring demonstrated customer service experience in a public library setting. They will have a good understanding of the role libraries play in the community, strong communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to follow procedures accurately, especially relating to manual handling and processing materials. Proficiency with digital technology and library-related systems, as well as basic time management and problem-solving skills, are essential. Experience working in technical services is desirable.

Next Steps

Applications must include a resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) that respond to the Key Selection Criteria in the Position Description available below. 

Applications must be submitted through our online system and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

Moonee Valley City Council (MVCC) prioritises wellbeing as everyone has the right to feel safe and well in the workplace. Our Health, Safety and Wellbeing document outlines our commitment represents our commitment to co-create, maintain and grow a safe, supportive and inclusive work environment which enables our people to be their best.

For further information, please view the Position Description and/or contact Natalie Mason, Coordinator Collections and Customer Experience (03) 9243 1021 to seek further insights to the role.

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