Community Environment and Lifestyle - Community and Lifestyle Information Management/Library
- Permanent Full-Time opportunity available (9 day fortnight)
- Degree or postgraduate qualification in library and information science, or equivalent qualifications recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association for Associate membership, with at least five years' experience.
- Salary 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
The Librarian Local History is responsible for the delivery of Learning and Information Services in accordance with the Library Services Strategic Plan and works as part of the Learning and Information Services Team. The work of this team is in the delivery of learning and information services to library customers. Learning programs offered include early literacy programs to preschool children, programs for school-aged children and young adults, school holiday programs. For adults, there are programs to connect readers with the library collection, local history programs, general lifestyle programs, and programs for customers with special needs, including the CALD community. Specialist information services are provided through the local history team and the corporate research service, as well as general information services to meet the identified needs of the community.
This role provides expert local history guidance to staff and customers, advising on the inclusion of heritage items in the collection and their digitisation. The position develops systems for recording and reporting data for both internal and external use, promotes Local History services to maximise engagement, and builds effective partnerships to enhance service delivery. Additionally, the Local History Librarian implements best practices for preserving the collection, utilising archival preservation technologies. This position also plans and delivers socially inclusive local history learning services for the community.
About You
Our ideal applicant will have high-level customer service experience, including sound experience in development and maintenance of relationships in the areas of partnerships, networks, consultative services and committees with high-level skills in project administration as it pertains to budget management and administering and acquitting grants.
It would also be desirable to hold a degree or postgraduate qualification in library and information science, or equivalent qualifications recognised by the Australian Library and Information Association for Associate membership, with at least five years' experience, preferably in the development and maintenance of a local history collection, including collection management.
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, Wednesday 26th March 2025
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
- 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!
All successful candidates are required to undergo drug and alcohol testing as part of the recruitment process. Please be aware Townsville City Council has a 'zero tolerance' policy to drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
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.
