Trainee Cert III Library

Trainee Cert III Library & Info Services (2640)

2640 | Library & Cultural Services | Toowoomba CBD

AREYOU INTERESTED IN LOCAL HISTORY AND BUILDING A CAREER INLIBRARIES?

About the position

The Trainee Certificate III in Library andInformation Services position will work as part of both theToowoomba Regional Local History Library team and the ToowoombaCity Library Team to deliver customer service and generalmaintenance of the library collections. The trainee will undertakerelevant study and assignment work in a Certificate III in Library& Information Services.

This position will work under directsupervision.

- Training wage rates are$322.00 - $836.00 per week (depending on your education leveland years out of school), plus 17.5% annual leave loading andup to 12.65% superannuation.
- Earn while youlearn
- This is a TemporaryFull time position for 18 months.
- The position is basedat the Toowoomba City Library.
- CBD Parkingprovided.
- Professionaldevelopment and learning opportunities.
- Corporate discounts onselected private health insurance.
- Access to the FitnessPassport Program - providing access to a wide range of localhealth, fitness, and leisure facilities with a singlemembership.
- Free Flu Vaccinationsand Skin Checks.
- Employee AssistanceProgram – free 24 hour nationwide confidentialcounselling services for employees and their families goingthrough personal or work-related problems.

How to be successful in this position - SuccessCriteria

- Hold the mandatoryqualification(s), training and/or experience, as outlined underthe 'Success Criteria' in the Position Description .
- Ability to commit tothe full traineeship program and competently complete coursework and assessment required to complete the Certificate IIIwithin specified timeframes.
- Possess an interest inpursuing a career within the library field, in particular localhistory.
- Ability to accuratelyfollow directions in a timely manner.
- Ability to completedaily tasks neatly and correctly using computer applicationssuch as the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to learn anduse new digital programs and applications.
- Basic written and oralcommunication and numeracy skills.
- Ability to providequality customer service including the provision of accurateand timely advice in a helpful and supportivemanner.
- Understanding of andcommitment to Council’s Organisational Value andBehaviour of Teamwork.

How toapply

To apply, please submit thefollowing:

- A document (maximum 2pages) that addresses each of the Position Success Criterialisted in the Position Description . For each criterion:

- Use headings toidentify which criterion you areaddressing.

- Providespecific examples that demonstrateyour skills, experience, and achievements related tothat criterion. (Tip: tell us what youdid, how you did it, and what the outcomewas).

The preferred candidate will be required toundertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medicalassessment to assess their ability to perform the genuineoccupational requirements of the position.

PLEASE NOTE: Your application maynot be considered if you do not follow the instructions outlinedabove.

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

For furtherinformation

Please contact Eileen Collins - CoordinatorRegional History Services - on (07) 4688 6129 within businesshours.

Closingdate

The closingdate for applications is at 11:45pm on Wednesday, 12 November2025.

The Toowoomba region is about richtraditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agriculturalhistory has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largestinland city supporting diverse townships in the council area andacting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW.The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the SuratBasin resource sector, education, health, transport and massiveinfrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expenseof liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 mostfamily friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services aregional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellentcustomer service to the community, residents and visitorsthroughout the region. We recognise that our success depends uponattracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer awide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to developyour career.

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