About the role

Our Library Officers enjoy interacting with and assisting members of our community, whilst contributing to the overall efficient and effective functioning of the Library. These are varied roles with the provision of first-class customer service at their core. As a Library Officer, a typical day may include:

- assisting members of the public to locate and/or acquire library resources to suit their needs
- providing technical assistance to public computer users
- circulation activities, including loan processing, returns, maintenance and shelving of library materials
- assisting with the development and delivery of library programs, such as story-time and school holiday activities

We are seeking candidates who have a passion for providing service excellent customer services to members of our community. Whilst previous library experience would be useful, this is not mandatory for these positions as training and mentoring will be provided.

Advantages of the position include:

- Up to 12% superannuation
- Health & wellbeing initiatives exclusive to Council employees
- Free skin checks, flu vacs & wellness medicals & discounted gym memberships

To be successful in this role you will have: A Working with Children Blue Card (before commencement in the position)

Substantial customer service experience involving face to face interactions and demonstrated commitment to providing excellent client service,



including highly developed interpersonal skills

Demonstrated strengths in literacy and numeracy, attention to detail

Demonstrated current technical ability in a variety of information technology systems relevant to library services

Pay Level $49.42 - $52.64 per hour (Level 2) + 12% superannuation and 17.5% annual leave loading.

In accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award.

Pay rate dependent on relevant skills and experience.

Status Casual

Employment Base Stanthorpe, Queensland

How to Apply Access the information package at: www.sdrc.qld.gov.au or call 1300 MY SDRC ([1300 697 372](tel:1300 697 372))

You must supply all information requested on the Vacancy Coversheet in your application.

If you have any additional enquiries in relation to this position, please contact:

Christine Taylor, Branch Coordinator on ph [1300 697 372](tel:1300 697 372).

Closing Date 9:00am, Tuesday 18 August 2026

About Southern Downs

Southern Downs is a great place to live, work, play and stay. With a growing multicultural community of 37,040 residents, the picturesque region covers 7,122km and offers you the work-life balance you have been searching for in a well-connected regional centre. The major towns of Warwick and Stanthorpe offer vibrant commercial hubs with ample retail, medical, banking and educational services.

📌 Library Officer (Stanthorpe)
🏢 Southern Downs Regional Council
📍 Stanthorpe