Permanent Full Time opportunity (9 day fortnight) Graduate or post-graduate qualification in Librarianship. Blue card ( working with Children) LGO 5 ($87,024 - $90,825 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 close to $9 billion 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
Townsville Citylibraries is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual who is passionate about connecting the community with library services. In this role, you'll be responsible for engaging both internal and external stakeholders to plan and deliver a variety of community services and programs aligned with our Library Services Strategic Plan. You'll work closely with a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to fostering a love for literature and lifelong learning within our community.
This position manages all daily issues associated with planning for adult services, including lifelong learning and information programs and services in the areas of digital literacy, sustainability, craft and lifestyle, connections with the library collections, including book clubs, and programs for special needs groups including the CALD sector
About You
Our ideal applicant will have a graduate or post-graduate qualification in Librarianship, to meet the requirements for Associate membership of the Australian Library and Information Association, or other similar qualifications in a related field, such as education or social sciences with experience in developing, maintaining, and continually improving planning and business development service delivery workflows
Have experience in providing professional advice on matters relating to literature and literacy and develop programs to connect the community with the library collections.
How To Apply
Your application can be submitted through the 'Apply' button. Please include a cover letter (maximum 2 pages), outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience would allow you to achieve success in this role. We also will require your resume and attached copies of any licences and qualifications as per the key requirements of the role.
For Further Information Review The Position Description.
Closing Date: 11.45pm, Thursday 12 September 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 or phone ******** for a confidential discussion.
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