Young People's Librarian

• Competitive annual salary commencing at $93,611, plus superannuation.
• Great range of additional benefits, including health and wellness programs, salary sacrifice options, salary packaging arrangements and a fortnightly RDO.

About the Region

Gympie is at the heart of a rapidly expanding region which stretches from rural valleys in our western reaches to the Cooloola Coast, gateway to spectacular Fraser Island. Bordering Noosa and Fraser Coast Local Government areas, we are uniquely positioned to grow whilst still retaining our country charm. Our borders with North and South Burnett, and the Somerset Local Government areas link with our rural lifestyle, where you can enjoy our picturesque smaller townships, or our abundant local history. Our local festivals such as the Gympie Music Muster are renowned both nationally and internationally.

For someone seeking a high quality of life, with pristine natural areas and spectacular beaches, all within reach of Noosa, the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane, we are offering this unique opportunity.

Remuneration: Annual salary commencing at $93,611 plus superannuation

Closing Date: Sunday 28 September 2025 at 11.00pm AEST

No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered. Unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered.

Role Overview

Gympie Regional Council is currently looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated librarian to join our team as our Young People's Librarian on a permanent full time basis. This position is responsible for the planning, development and implementation of dynamic and inclusive library services, programs and collections that are responsive to the needs of children (birth through to age 12), young people and their families. This role focuses on promoting literacy, education, and lifelong learning through engaging programs, reader's advisory, and community outreach.

This position will be responsible for tasks such as:

• Lead the development, delivery and promotion of literacy, reader development and digital programs, collections and services for children and young adults that are responsive to the needs of children, young people and their families.
• Deliver training to library staff in relation to children and young people's programs and services.
• Ensure the library is a dynamic and integral part of the community by promoting young people's services, providing outreach programs and liaising with relevant groups.
• Formulate, establish and review strategies and policies, set goals and project priorities in children's and young adults' areas, and monitor workflows.
• Actively participate in the Library Leadership Team, providing advice and contributing to service-wide strategic and operational plans, reports, policy, procedure and process improvement.
• Provide operational support to the library service desk as rostered and undertake all related duties in accordance with Policy, Guidelines and Work Instructions.

To be successful in this role, candidates should have:

• Degree or post graduate-level degree in Library and Information studies, Education or other related discipline.
• Well-developed presentation and facilitation skills, with the ability to develop and deliver library programs for children and young people, including knowledge of the State Library of Queensland's First 5 Forever program.
• Well-developed library collection management skills and a strong knowledge of children's literature and reading requirements and the development of literacy skills.
• Knowledge of Makerspace and experience in STEAM educational programs.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills.
• Well-developed management/leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
• Project implementation/management and report writing skills.
• Demonstrated experience with library budgetary management.

Desirable Requirements:

• Eligibility for professional membership of the Australian Library and Information Association.
• Training and assessment qualifications.

Who to Contact

For information regarding the requirements of this role, please contact Rachel Lethem, Coordinator Libraries on or email

For assistance lodging your application using Council's online system, please contact Sue Rossi, Officer Recruitment on or email

What we offer?

• Nine-day fortnight
• Access to employee health and well-being programs
• Fitness Passport: work out at over 25 local gyms for you and your family at a subsidised rate
• Access to professional development and employee education assistance
• Long service leave after seven years
• Generous superannuation scheme of up to 13 per cent
• Access to salary sacrificing and salary packaging arrangements.
• Employee assistance program offering free confidential counselling services for employees and their families.

Our Values

• Accountability
• Communication
• Customer Service Focused
• Integrity
• Teamwork and Collaboration

You will be assessed on your understanding of these values and how you have applied values such as these in your previous employment.

Successful applicants may be required to undertake various checks such as skills, qualifications, reference, medical and national police.

Keen to apply

Keen to apply? Simply follow the instructions below:

1) Download and review the above

2) Complete the information below, as requested (please use an individualised email address as using another person's may effect your application, if you do not have one please follow this link to create a Gmail account)

3) Click 'APPLY'

4) Attach your resume, covering letter and a single document containing copies of your qualifications, licences or tickets as applicable.

5) Click 'NEXT' and 'CONFIRM'

Please note before continuing: It is advisable that you prepare your responses in a separate word or text document, saving your work as you go and that you then copy and paste this prepared information in the form before completing the application process. Please keep your responses to a maximum 300 words for each question.

Applications close on Sunday 28 September 2025at 11.00pm AEST. No late applications will be accepted. Only applications received via Council's online application system will be considered.

Gympie Regional Council is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and our people represent the community which we service. We invite all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations People, and people from diverse social, cultural and gender backgrounds.