Library Officer

Cloncurry - Australia

Yearly Salary: $ 72000 - 76000

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a Library Officerto support the delivery of high-quality library and gallery services at the Bob McDonald Library and Dr David Harvey-Sutton Gallery.

About the Role

In this role you will be a key point of contact for community members providing exceptional customer service while supporting daily operations program delivery administration tasks and cultural activities.
The position also includes occasional work in Dajarra to help strengthen access to library services in remote communities.

What We Offer

Full Time -(Stream A) Level 3- $72000-$76000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience) Superannuation.

5 weeks Annual Leave (with 17.5% Leave Loading)
Monthly RDO (13 per year)
Personal (Sick) Leave
Remote Area Housing Assistance ($60 pw Renting / $90 pw Homeowner)
Locality Allowance

Key Responsibilities

Provide friendly professional customer service to library and gallery users
Assist with loans returns shelving collection management displays and general daily operations
Support library and gallery programs including Storytime Tech-Savvy Seniors Coding & Robotics school holiday activities and exhibitions
Undertake administrative duties such as cash handling reconciliations data entry statistics and reporting
Maintain library memberships book exchanges records and visitor information
Liaise with schools community groups stakeholders and networks
Contribute to events exhibitions and cultural activities
Uphold Council policies procedures confidentiality and workplace health and safety requirements
Work collaboratively within the team and independently when required

About You

You will succeed in this role if you have:

A positive friendly and community-focused attitude
Strong customer service and communication skills
Good computer and digital technology literacy (Microsoft Office and ability to assist others)
Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently
Initiative and a willingness to learn library and gallery operations
Ability to work as part of a small supportive team
Experience in library or gallery environments is an advantage but not essential.

Mandatory Requirements

Current manual C Class Drivers Licence
Blue Card(Working with Children Check) or the ability to obtain
National Police Check / Clearance
Ability to work outside standard hours for programs and events as needed
Willingness to undertake on-the-job training

Desirable Qualifications

Diploma or higher qualification in Library/Information Services or Gallery/Museum Practice
Attainment of year 12 Level of education
Eligibility for library technician membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
Knowledge of library or gallery operations
Pre-employment medical (fitness for work) may be required.

For a more detailed job outline please refer to the attached PD.

Locals are encouraged to apply!

Applications close on Friday 21 November 2025 at 12 pm.

Cloncurry Shire Council reserves the right to commence recruitment prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

PD Library Officer

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a Library Officerto support the delivery of high-quality library and gallery services at the Bob McDonald Library and Dr David Harvey-Sutton Gallery.About the RoleIn this role you will be a key point of contact for community members providing exceptional customer...