Project Officer Library Services

Why work with us?At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About The Role

The Arts, Heritage and Libraries branch enlivens and enriches the lives of residents and visitors through the provision of library services, creative, cultural and heritage programs.

The Project Officer (Library Services) manages the effective delivery of projects and innovative service models that align with Library plans and priorities and supports Library operations. The Project Officer informs library service delivery and reporting through data analysis, research, and trend identification.

Duties

And as we’re a busy team managing a breadth of high quality, high impact work, your exciting duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Support the Library Operations and Customer Service Lead to deliver projects and service models, supporting library service standards.
• Collate and prepare data analysis reports and statistics, to inform library service development, including performance monitoring, trend identification and inform management of collections.
• Establish and maintain strong positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage the Library refurbishment budget by monitoring budget expenditure and ensuring sound procurement practices.

About YouYou want to make a positive impact in the community you love, bring your ideas and positive outlook that’s open to new experiences and opportunities.

As a professional in projects, you will have strong project management, work scheduling, planning and organisation skills.

You will possess strong investigative, analytical, and research skills, along with highly developed professional communication and interpersonal skills and a strong customer focus.

As a requirement of this role, you will possess Diploma level qualification in Libraries, Business, Cultural / Community Development or Social Science or equivalent relevant experience

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

• Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.
• Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.
• Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How To ApplyYour written application should include:

• A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing this criteria; and
• A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2023-2027.

For specific enquiries contact Cynthia Leong during business hours on 5475 8955.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team *********@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.