Librarian Collections – Mackay Regional Council Libraries

Mackay Regional Council is searching for a passionate Librarian Collections to join our Mackay Regional Council Libraries Programs, Systems and Operations team.

About the opportunity:
The Librarian Collections oversee all aspects of developing and maintaining the Library Services collections, ensuring that the collection is relevant, well-used and up-to-date to meet the community’s needs of a modern library for information, leisure and lifelong learning. The successful candidate will have demonstrated team leadership experience including performance management, capability development and workforce planning.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:
•”Recognised qualification in Information and Library Studies (preferred), or related tertiary qualification and/or substantial experience to carry out the range of duties required.
•”QLD C Class Drivers Licence
•”Experience within a customer service or library environment or equivalent
•”Experience leading and managing a team, including performance management, capability development and workforce planning.
•”Blue Card – It is an essential requirement for this position to hold a Working with Children Blue Card. Under Queensland legislation, you must hold the Blue Card prior to commencing employment – No Card, No Start policy. If you currently do not hold a Blue Card, we recommend you commence the application process when you apply for the position.

In return for your valued contribution, you will be rewarded with;
•”Annual base salary from $87,913
•”Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply)
•”Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
•”9 Day Fortnight Roster (any 5 out of 7 may apply)
•”May be eligible for salary sacrificing options through Salary Packaging Australia
•”Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts for employees and their families with the opportunity to obtain significant savings in time and money across a wide range of products and services throughout Australia
•”Study and assistance programs for career development and ongoing learning opportunities
•”Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
•”Employee health and wellbeing initiatives including Corporate Discounts for Health Insurance & Fitness Passport

Are you ready to catapult your career?
For us to assess if you’re the one we are searching for, all applications must include a Cover Letter, Resume and a full statement addressing the Selection Criteria outlined in the position description.

Applications Close: 1st December 2022