$42.18 - $46.54 per hour, inclusive of casual loading
Location: Bankfoot House Glass House Mountains
Vacancy No: 6756
Casual
Applications close: Sunday, 22 February 2026 11:59pm AEST
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 & Libraries branch enlivens and enriches the lives of residents and visitors through the provision of library services, creative, cultural and heritage programs.
As the program assistant you will, support daily operations and public programs at Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct and Landsborough Museum, through guided activities, basic collection care and general tasks, working under supervision to enhance visitor experience and site presentation.
Key Duties:
Support daily operations and programs at Bankfoot House Heritage Precinct and Landsborough Museum, including:
* Assist in the delivery of public programs including guided tours, talks, workshops, events, school holiday activities, and curriculum-aligned educational sessions.
* Assist with collection-related tasks, including cataloguing, object documentation, and research, under supervision.
* Support the implementation of best practice measures in preventative conservation and housekeeping processes, including exhibition maintenance, under supervision
About you
As someone with a genuine interest in museums, heritage, history and cultural programming, you enjoy being part of environments that share stories and connect visitors with the past.
You bring good communication and interpersonal skills, and you’re comfortable engaging with a wide range of visitors while supporting the daily activities of the team.
You follow instructions well, work reliably under supervision and contribute positively to a welcoming, safe and professional setting.
You are confident using basic computer programs, including email, word processing and simple data entry.
You also hold, or are able to obtain, an active Blue Card to support your involvement in programs that engage children and families.
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.
Criminal History Check Required
Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.
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 working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
How to apply
Your written application should include:
* a 1-page cover letter expressing your interest and summarising your suitability for the role with reference to the Position Profile;
* 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 Peter Connell during business hours on 0428 757 ***.
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 *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
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.