Collections and Digital Services Librarian

• A varied and challenging role will see the successful applicant be responsible for leading the Collections and Digital Services team to deliver a community-responsive library collection in physical and digital formats,
• Competitive annual salary commencing at $96,888, 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.

Collections and Digital Services Librarian

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $96,888, plus up to 14% superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 15th March 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 leading the Collections and Digital Services team to deliver a community-responsive library collection in physical and digital formats, providing a high-quality library collection in accordance with Council procurement policies and current industry standards.  

Essential Knowledge & Skills: 

• A tertiary qualification in Library and Information Sciences and eligibility for associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA). Consideration will be given to applicants with tertiary qualifications in a related discipline.
• Demonstrated positive leadership in the achievement of corporate goals and objectives.
• Substantial experience managing library collections and digital services.
• Financial and procurement experience including but not limited to purchasing, invoicing and budget monitoring.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the use of library systems and digital technologies and the ability to keep up with rapid technological changes in library service provision to improve customer experience.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and change management skills, with a proven ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong time management and project implementation skills.
• Queensland ‘C’ Class driver’s licence that is current and maintained.
• Working with children check – Blue Card or ability to obtain a Blue Card.

Essential Requirements: 

• Lead and coordinate the efficient and effective delivery of Collections and Digital Services across the library service.
• Develop the library physical and digital collections, ensuring they remain responsive to community needs, emerging trends and support accessibility, diversity and inclusion.
• Manage vendor contracts and ensure effective financial management of annual budgets. 
• Foster, enable and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to manage existing collections and digital 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.
• Ensure that the community receives a positive customer service experience at our libraries, undertaking customer service duties as rostered, readers’ advice, technology help, children’s activities, community workshops and assisting customers to use the library. 

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 Libraries, 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 14 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? - Your written application should include a 1–2-page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the Mandatory requirements and Essential Knowledge/Skills of the role (Keep the Key Responsibilities in mind when addressing the criteria). To complete your application please 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 15th March 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.