DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide quality customer service to all library users
- Provide information and reference assistance to library users with the use of the online catalogue, public access computers and library collections
- Shelve library items and maintain the physical appearance of the library
- Process library materials, including cataloguing, loans, branch exchange and contribute to the development and maintenance of the library database
- Maintain and repair library materials
- Assist with the planning and implementation of promotional and marketing activities and events
- Manage inter-library loans
- Monitor stock levels and advise appropriate staff if ordering required
- Conduct outreach sessions, including First Five Forever sessions, school visits, school holiday activities, book clubs and library tours
- Ensure the library is properly secured at closing time
- Request inter-library loans and maintain the collection as required
- Assist with the development and maintenance of Local History Collections
- Assist in the supervision of trainees, volunteers and work experience students as required
- Prepare and process financial transactions eg banking
- Contribute to the promotion of the image of the Council and the maximisation of good public relations
- Liaise with clients, other Council staff, the public, consultants, utility and government authorities in the performance of duties including providing and obtaining information
- Undertake routine administrative tasks as required by the position eg. timesheets
- Assist senior staff to continuously improve work processes and develop new practices as required
- Participate in training, exercises and response to disaster management and recovery as required
- Undertake other relevant duties as directed, consistent with skills, competence and training
QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND LICENCE REQUIREMENTS
Compulsory
- Current “Working with Children Check” Blue Card
- Queensland C class drivers licence (minimum requirement – provisional licence)
Desirable
- Certificate III in Library and Information Services and/or equivalent relevant experience, or the willingness to undertake and complete such a qualification
ABILITIES, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Compulsory
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise initiative
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills including the ability to prioritise workloads
- Good understanding of and commitment to EEO and WHS principles and practices
Desirable
- Ability to plan and implement community engagement activities for various target groups
- High level of computer and keyboard skills including library management systems and the MS Office suite of programs
How to Apply
Information on how to apply is in our application package, which can be obtained from our website or by calling.
Applications close: 26 September 2025
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