Your Opportunity

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:

o assisting members of the public to locate and/or acquire library resources to suit their needs

o providing technical assistance to public computer users

o circulation activities, including loan processing, returns, maintenance and shelving of library materials

o 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.

STATUS:

Permanent, Part-time

HOURS OF WORK:

48 hours per fortnight – days to be negotiated with the successful applicant

PAY LEVEL:

$39.54 - $42.11 per hour (Level 2)

Plus 12% Superannuation and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading in accordance with Council’s Enterprise Agreement and the relevant Award.

Pay rate dependant on relevant skills and experience.

EMPLOYMENT BASE:

Stanthorpe, Queensland

HOW TO APPLY:

Access the information package at: www.sdrc.qld.gov.au, or call 1300 MY SDRC (13•• ••• 372)

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

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

Christine Taylor, Branch Coordinator on ph. 13•• ••• 372.





Send your full application to: ••••@sdrc.qld.gov.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

09:00AM – Tuesday, 17 November 2026

What you will need in this role

For full details of this position, please ensure you download the Position Description.

To be considered for this role, you will need:

- Legal right to live and work in Australia

- A Class C (car) licence or greater is required in this role.

- A Blue Card (Working with Children) or the ability to obtain this prior to commencement is also required.

- Substantial customer service experience involving face to face interactions and demonstrated commitment to providing excellent client service, including highly developed interpersonal skills.

- Ability to undertake physical tasks including bending, lifting, carrying and reaching

Advantages of the position include:

- Discounted corporate health insurance plans

- Free skin checks, flu vacs & wellness medicals, including discounted gym memberships

- Health & wellbeing initiatives exclusive to Council employees

- Generous leave provisions, including Special Family Leave & Cultural Leave

- Employee Assistance Program for all staff and their families (24/7)

About Southern Downs

Southern Downs is a great place to live, work, play and stay. With a growing multicultural community of 37,820 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.

Act with Integrity | One Region, One Team | Lead by Example | Service Excellence | Our People, Our Strength

📌 Library Officer - Stanthorpe
🏢 Southern Downs Regional Council
📍 Stanthorpe