$85K – $92K Total Remuneration Package (pro-rata)
$76K – $81K Base Salary (pro-rata)
Location: multiple location
Vacancy No: 6098
2 Permanent - Part time positions
Applications close: Sunday 8 June 2025 11:59pm AEST

Why work with us?

At Council, we’re proud of our region. We collaborate with community to achieve truly sustainable outcomes, enhance our enviable lifestyle, and create award-winning places and spaces that are uniquely Sunshine Coast. So, if you love it here as much as we do, and you want to shape our region for the future – you’ll want to join our team!

With the vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Healthy, Smart, and Creative, council is at the forefront of delivering a number of region-shaping projects that will see the region become a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and creativity, along with opportunities and a lifestyle for all to enjoy.

About the Role

Arts, Heritage and Libraries branch enlivens and enriches the lives of residents and visitors through the provision of library services, creative, cultural and heritage programs.

As a Mobile Library Operator, you will operate Council’s Mobile Library Truck, complete setup requirements, deliver outstanding service to customers, champion all library services and resources, and contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Sunshine Coast Libraries.

Provide outstanding customer service to Sunshine Coast Council Libraries customers.

Manage the day-to-day operation of a mobile library branch in liaison with the Mobile Libraries Supervisor in the provision of frontline services to library users to ensure quality control of circulation procedures and appropriate distribution of workloads.

Assist with the retail presentation of libraries ensuring they remain fresh and modern looking places.

Assist in the provision of readers’ advisory, reference, and information services to library users, including on-line information retrieval and instruction on the use of library resources, technology and equipment.

Ensure the safe operation of the mobile library trucks and assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the mobile libraries’ prime movers and semi-trailers, completing vehicle checks and reporting issues as appropriate.

Maintain a strong knowledge of library resources including digital and online resources.

Perform library duties such as shelving, issues, returns, collection maintenance and internal cleaning of the mobile library.

About you

Is essential to this position that you possess a possess a HR and or HC driving licence along with general knowledge of the vehicle’s functions and limitations, and thorough knowledge of road traffic rules concerning heavy vehicles.

As a requirement of this role, it is desirable you possess a Certificate III in Library and Information Services or equivalent, related qualifications or professional experience. experience.

Previous relevant experience with demonstrated communication and strong customer service skills in the provision of information in person, email, telephone and other standard business correspondence.

You will have the availability to work any 5 in 7 day and across multiple council work locations, as rostered.

Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team environment with a can-do commitment to achieving overall team objectives,

Pre-Employment Medical Required

Essential to your success is physical agility and the level of fitness, strength and dexterity to carry out labouring and frequent heavy lifting & bending. As such, appointment to this position is subject to completion of a pre-employment medical assessment.

Criminal History Check Required?

Appointment to this position is subject to the satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.

Our Culture & Employee Benefits

Council is committed to creating an inclusive, culturally diverse, healthy, skilled and dedicated workplace culture. As an employee you will enjoy a range of benefits and working styles to suit you:

Wellbeing: Your wellbeing is important to us therefore we offer a number of different initiatives such as discounted health related memberships, fitness passport, employee assistance program and development opportunities.

Flexibility: We know it is important to balance life and work, therefore we offer flexible working including a 9-day fortnight and a hybrid WFH model that help you be your best.

Extras: Those extras make a difference therefore we offer salary packaging options on novated leases, superannuation, smartphones and devices. We also pay you 17.5% leave loading and generous Superannuation where council will contribute 12% Superannuation in addition to your 6% superannuation contribution.

How to apply

Your written application should include:

A 1-2 page cover letter demonstrating your ability to fulfil the mandatory and desirable requirements on the Position Profile. Keep the key responsibilities in mind when addressing these criteria; and

A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Once you have these two documents ready, click ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Further Information

Helpful information to assist you in completing your application is available on the Sunshine Coast Council website.

To learn more about Council’s vision and projects, you can view the Corporate Plan 2024-2028.

For specific enquiries contact Helen Kaatz during business hours on 0447 897 957.

We're working hard to create an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please reach out to the Recruitment Team [email protected].

At Sunshine Coast Council, we embrace differences in gender, age, ethnicity, race, cultural background including First Nations, disability, religion and sexual orientation. To deliver the best service to our region we want a workforce that reflects the diverse community that we serve. Sunshine Coast Council strongly encourages all suitable applicants to apply for this role.