Officer Libraries (Local History)

• Join the libraries team and advance the development of the local history collection and enhance the delivery of programs for the community.  
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $77,004.20 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.  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.

Officer Libraries (Local History)

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $77,004.20, plus up to 13% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 14th April 2024 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 providing and promoting local history services to the community, with a particular focus on collection development, designing and delivering training and information sessions, undertaking research and general customer enquiries.

 Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Tertiary qualifications in Library and Information Studies, archival studies, education or equivalent experience in Local History research.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for assisting with customer inquiries.
• Well developed research skills and the ability to review and analyse historic documents utilising a variety of research platforms, including online databases.
• Demonstrated presentation and facilitation skills with the ability to develop and deliver library programs and conduct training sessions for community and school groups.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills and the ability to lead volunteers
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence or above that is current and maintained.
• Working with children check – Blue Card or ability to obtain a Blue Card.

Essential Requirements: 

• Provide and promote a relevant, comprehensive and community focused local history collection that is of historic and contemporary significance to the Gympie region.
• Work collaboratively with library staff, stakeholders, volunteers and community members to identify, plan and implement priority local history projects.
• Undertake specialist heritage projects in conjunction with key stakeholders including developing and managing digital collections.
• Provide effective technological skills to assist patrons in the use of technologies used within the Local History Collection.
• Deliver a range of programs to fulfil the community’s needs including children’s activities, technology sessions and community workshops.
• Process and catalogue library resources using the Library Management System.
• Ensure that the community receives a positive customer service experience at our libraries providing operational support to the library’s service desk team as rostered and undertake all related duties in accordance with Policy, Guidelines and Work Instructions.

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 Coordinator Library Services, Rachel Lethem on 07-5481 0850 or email rachel.lethem@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 - 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 14th April 2024at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.