Library Officer

7 hours ago

Cloncurry Queensland Australia Cloncurry Shire council Full time $72,000 - $76,000 per year

Cloncurry Shire Council is seeking a Library Officer to 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- $72,000-$76,000 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 Driver's 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

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