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
Our Sunshine Coast Libraries are seeking casual Library Officers to help drive the essential day-to-day operations. This is an exciting opportunity to champion library resources, facilitate engaging programs, and contribute to the continuous improvement of services that make a real difference in our community.
Key Duties Include
* Provide outstanding customer service and assist with library enquiries
* Promote and deliver programs such as story time, technology sessions, and events
* Perform core library duties including shelving, issues, returns, and collection maintenance
* Maintain strong knowledge of library resources, including digital and online platforms
About You
* You have a passion for helping people and delivering exceptional service across multiple channels.
* You thrive in collaborative environments and bring a positive, can-do attitude to achieving team goals.
* You're confident using digital tools and eager to learn and teach new technologies to others.
* You can manage multiple tasks, lead programs for diverse audiences, and maintain a fresh, modern 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.
* Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices.
How To Apply
* 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 .
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 at
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.
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