Library Officer - Children's Services (Maternity Relief)

We are seeking applications for a Library Officer – Children’s Services. This is a maternity relief position for up to 15 months. Applications close Wednesday, 31 July 2024 at 5:00pm.

We are seeking applications for a Library Officer – Children’s Services. This is a maternity relief position for up to 15 months.

About the role

This position is suited to someone with a passion for building strong and effective community partnerships to increase community access to early literacy support and library services for children and teens.

The Library Officer will develop, promote and deliver services and events both internally and throughout the community to encourage children and youth’s love of reading and lifelong learning using library services and resources, including holiday activities and school visits.

This extends to implementing and promoting the First Five Forever principles through library programs and outreach activities designed to provide early literacy support for children aged 0 – 5 years.

Why work for us?

• 9-day fortnight (72.5hrs fortnight).
• Up to 12% Employer Superannuation with ability to salary sacrifice employee contribution.
• 5 weeks Annual Leave per year.
• Salary Packaging available.
• Supportive and motivating team.
• Active Social Club.
• Fitness Passport Program.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Relaxed lifestyle, boating, fishing, sports facilities, private and public schooling options up to Grade 12, cultural venues and events and all of this situated in a thriving agricultural community only an hour away from Townsville or two hours from the magical Whitsundays.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the entire position description.

The applicable salary is to a ceiling of Level 4 ($90,633) with the commencing salary dependent upon the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Application packages are available from the Human Resources Office on (07) 4783 9800 or you can download the application package using the following link.

Applications for 24/39 – Library Officer – Children’s Services (Maternity Relief) should include:

• A cover letter.
• A current resume.
• Statements addressing the selection criteria.
• Copies of relevant qualifications and licences.

Applications can be submitted using one of the following methods:

• Email – employment@burdekin.qld.gov.au
• Mail – Confidential Application No. 24/39, PO Box 974, Ayr Qld 4807

Applications close on Wednesday, 31 July at 5.00pm. Word or PDF format is preferable.

For further information please contact the Manager Community Services – Glenn Arboit on (07) 4783 9800