Address- Full Time Permanent Position (9-day fortnight)
- Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Librarianship, to meet the requirements for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
- LGO 5 ($84,827 - $88,532 per annum + superannuation) per annum + superannuation) based on skills, qualifications and experience.
Why Choose Us
Townsville City Council is the largest local government authority in Northern Australia. We are committed to creating value by growing Townsville through driving economic diversity and generating an enriching lifestyle.
Our organisation provides and maintains over $7b worth of community assets including water and wastewater network and treatment plants, bridges, drainage, roads, waste management, community facilities, sporting venues and more.
We contribute to an active lifestyle for our residents and visitors through events, providing recreational facilities, protecting the natural environment and heritage, while creating a mentally and physically healthy city.
We are driving economic diversity and cultivating an enriching lifestyle, growing a city for this and future generations by building a vibrant, sustainable and innovative city.
Council’s vision is for Townsville to be a connected, lifestyle driven and innovation focused city while continuing to deliver service excellence and to be led by our community to create an exciting today and future.
Our Vision: A globally connected community driven by lifestyle and nature.
Our Purpose: Grow Townsville
Our Values: Safety, Excellence, Respect, Value, Enjoyment
About the Role
The Children’s and Youth Services Librarian position is responsible for the delivery of Planning and Business Development Services to internal customers in accordance with the Library Services Strategic Plan and works as part of the Planning and Business Development Team, as suppliers to the Operations and Resources, Learning an Information Services, and Customer Service teams.
This position manages all daily issues associated with planning for children’s and Youth Services, including early literacy programs, programs for school children, and programs for youth. A key function of this role is to develop and sustain relationships with community organisations and individuals with roles in the development of learning communities, with a particular emphasis on delivery to children and young people.
Ability to work on weekends and evenings as required.
About You
Our ideal candidate will have a graduate or post-graduate qualification in Librarianship, to meet the requirements for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association with experience of no less than 5 years in a similar role.
You will require a high-level ability and enthusiasm to lead self and learn new processes, practices and procedures which support the high-end delivery of quality customer service.
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the 'Apply' button and include a Cover Letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes would allow you to achieve success in this role, plus your Resume, outlining previous academic and work experience. Attachments of the relevant and required qualifications and licenses relating to the role should be attached.
For further information review the Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Sunday June 2nd 2024
What We Offer
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Up to 5 weeks annual leave
- Up to 3 weeks Personal/Carers Leave
- 14 weeks paid Parental Leave
- Domestic and Family Violence Leave
- Natural Disaster Leave
- Up to *13.5% Superannuation employer contribution for contributing members
- Salary Sacrifice opportunities
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Fitness Passport program offering discounted membership to selected gym, pool, and yoga facilities
- Employee Loyalty Program offering discounts at selected local businesses
- Employee Assistance Program
* The Council contribution to employees' superannuation for contributing employees shall be 13.5% of the employees' ordinary time earnings subject to the employee contributing a minimum of 6% of their ordinary time earnings.
We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace where diverse styles, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, encouraged, and respected. People from diverse backgrounds (including but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with diverse gender identities and sexualities, people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people with disability, and veterans) are encouraged to apply!
If you need any adjustments to be made to the recruitment process or if you would like to discuss any accessibility requirements, please contact **************@townsville.qld.gov.au or phone 07 4727 9*** for a confidential discussion.
