Librarian - Information Services

• A varied and challenging role, which is responsible for developing and delivering library and information services for the Community.
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $90,446.20, plus up to 13% superannuation.
• Great range of additional benefits, including health & wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm.  Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history.  Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally. 

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Librarian - Information Services

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $90,446.20, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd July at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted.  Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered. 

Role Overview

This position is responsible for facilitating the development of effective and efficient information and collection services to the community and contributing to the development of content for the library's online presence.

What we are looking for:

• Develop the library collection, ensuring it remains responsive to customer needs, integrating current and emerging technologies.
• Ensure all research, information and recreational requests are responded to in a timely and professional manner with commitment to continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively to develop the capability of library staff to deliver efficient and effective customer focused information and collection services to the community.
• Foster, enable and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop library information and collection services.
• Actively participate in the Library Leadership Team, providing advice and contributing to service-wide strategic and operational plans, reports, policy, procedure and process improvement.
• Provide operational support to the library service desk as rostered and undertake all related duties in accordance with Policy, Guidelines and Work Instructions.

• Occasional out of hours work (including weekends), as well as Library staff may be required to work at any of the library branches.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Science, including eligibility for professional membership of the ALIA.
• Demonstrated library collection management skills including knowledge of RDA and cataloguing principles.
• Demonstrated written communication skills and advanced research skills. 
• Demonstrated industry awareness of current library and digital technologies and the ability to keep up with rapid technological changes in library service provision to improve the customer experience.
• Project implementation/management skills. Demonstrated interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated management/leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
• Demonstrated experience with library budgetary management.

Essential Requirements:

• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
• Working with children check – Blue Card or ability to obtain a Blue Card.

Position Description

For a full position description containing essential and desirable criteria, please click here. 

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Council's Lead Coordinator Libraries on 07-5481 0850 or email rachel.letham@gympie.qld.gov.au

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Council's Officer Recruitment, Sue Rossi on 07-5481 0971 or email sue.rossi@gympie.qld.gov.au

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate.
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

For a full explanation of our values please click here.  You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Our Process

Successful applicants will be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the position description above
2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)
3) Click 'APPLY'
4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.
5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 2nd July at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.