Officer Library Collections and Discovery

• A varied and rewarding role, you will provide specialised support to deliver responsive Library Services to the Community. 
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $82,559, plus up to 14% 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 Library Collections and Discovery

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $82,559, plus up to 14% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 11th January 2026 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 specialised support to deliver responsive library collections in physical and digital formats, ensuring a high-quality library and information service that meets the needs of our community. This role is involved in the completion of more complex collection requests or enquiries and provides an escalation point and support for library staff.

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• A tertiary qualification in Library and Information Sciences (or ability and commitment to obtain) and eligibility for Library Technician membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Consideration will be given to applicants with tertiary qualifications in a related discipline.
• Proven ability to assist with the development, maintenance, evaluation of library collections that reflect community needs, diversity and collection development policy and procedures. 
• Sound understanding of cataloguing standards and classification systems, with the ability to maintain accurate bibliographic records to ensure resources are easily discoverable.
• Demonstrated experience with budget and library management systems to maintain accurate collection data, resolve access or cataloguing issues, and contribute to improvements in discovery and workflow processes.
• Strong customer service skills, including engaging with the community, providing readers’ advice, technology assistance, and promoting and supporting access to library resources and services.
• Ability to remain resilient and professional in busy public-facing environments, demonstrate effective communication skills and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to manage large groups of customers when delivering library programs including children’s literacy activities, digital literacy training and workshops as required.
• 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: 

• Support the selection, maintenance and evaluation of physical and digital library collections that reflect community interests and diversity, in accordance with collection policies and procedures.
• Create, maintain, and enhance bibliographic records and metadata to ensure accurate cataloguing and optimal discoverability of library resources across the library management system.
• Assist with the selection, ordering, receiving, processing and withdrawal of library materials, ensuring timely access to resources and efficient collection management.
• Work collaboratively with library service teams and stakeholders to improve access to collections, respond to resource-related enquiries, and support initiatives that enhance community engagement with library resources.
• Ensure that the community receives a positive customer service experience at our libraries, undertaking customer service duties as rostered, readers’ advice, technology help, promotional activities and assisting customers to use the library.
• Promote and deliver a range of programs to fulfil the community’s needs including children’s activities, technology sessions and community workshops.
• Participate in review of library processes and procedures to ensure a continuous improvement focus on collection development. 

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 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 using your personal email. 
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 11th January 2026 at 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.