START YOUR LIBRARY CAREER WITH US AND THRIVE IN A TEAM THAT DELIVERS GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS AND SUPPORTS OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY

About the position

As our Trainee Certificate III Library & Information Services, you will work as part of a team to deliver library services with an emphasis on customer service, returning and shelving of library stock, and assisting with library programs.

In this position, you will work under close direction.

- The salary range for this position is $350.00 - $908.00 gross per week (depending on your education and years out of school), plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
- This is a Temporary Full time position for 18 months.
- The position is based at the Highfields Library.

What we provide

- Professional development and learning opportunities.
- Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
- Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
- Active social club – TRC Employee’s Association.
- Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
- Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
- Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

What you'll bring

- Year 10 education, or a combination of experience and competence which enables the incumbent to learn all duties of the position.
- Possession of current and valid Working with Children Check (Blue Card), or ability to obtain prior to commencement.




- A commitment to completing the full Traineeship.
- Interpersonal, communication and computer skills.
- The ability to follow directions.
- Teamwork skills.

Please see the Position Description for more detailed information (Once logged into your Seek account, click the ‘Apply’ button to be redirected to the Toowoomba Regional Council advertisement to access the Position Description and to apply).

How to apply

To apply, please submit two documents:

1. Your current resume; and
2. A document (maximum 2 pages) that addresses each of the Success Criteria listed in the Position Description. For each criterion:
- Use headings to identify which criterion you are addressing.
- Provide specific examples that demonstrate your skills, experience, and achievements related to that criterion. (Tip: tell us what you did, how you did it, and what the outcome was).

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application may not be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlined above.





Visit our website www.tr.qld.gov.au/jobs for information on how to apply for jobs at Toowoomba Regional Council. Applicants are encouraged to apply online.

For further information

Please contact Molly Henningsen - Supervisor Highfields Library - on (07) 4697 0*** within business hours.

Closing date

The closing date for applications is at 11:59pm on Monday, 23 November 2026.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of compelling challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.

📌 Trainee Cert III Library & Info Services (Highfields)
🏢 Toowoomba Regional Council
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