The Opportunity
To assist in providing a high-quality Library and Information Service that is responsive to community needs and provides for the information, recreational and cultural needs of the Banana Shire communities.
About Us
Banana Shire is situated in Central Queensland, Australia located 120 km west of the growing industrial city and port of Gladstone - and an easy drive to the city of Rockhampton.
Our population is approximately 15,000 people spread over 28,577 square kilometres. Major industries in the area include Coal Mining, Power Generation, Beef Production, dryland cropping and irrigation such as Lucerne and Cotton.
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 www.banana.qld.gov.au or by calling 07 4992 9500.
Applications close: 26 September 2025