Trainee Library Assistant

Come and work as a vital member of our Library team here at Mareeba Shire Council, located within an easy one-hour drive from Cairns offering a regional lifestyle with all its benefits in relatively close proximity to Cairns.

The Role:

The primary focus of the Trainee Library Assistant is to complete a Certificate III in Library and Information Services over a 12-month period while undertaking a range of related activities required for the completion of the traineeship.  The position will support the day-to-day operations of the Mareeba Library while acquiring a range of skills and experience in a variety of library functions, under the support and direction of the Supervisor Mareeba Library & Collections.

What we are looking for:

You will need to be a motivated individual who will positively contribute and work as part of a hardworking team You will need to have good verbal and written communications skills that will enable you to communicate effectively and complete course work to the required standard within the specified timeframe You will need to meet the prerequisite requirements and be eligible to enrol in an approved course

Trainee positions are made available through the assistance of Queensland Government funding and applicants need to meet eligibility requirements.

What we can offer you:  

Opportunity to undertake a Certificate-level qualification Above Award wages and conditions Commencing wage of $1260.00 – $1890.00 per fortnight depending on age if you are under 21 Commencing wage of $2100.00 per fortnight if you are over 21 Mareeba Allowance – up to $1,651 per annum Up to 12% employer superannuation contributions 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading Work/life balance – 19-day month Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport Learning and development opportunities Salary sacrificing options

Interested?

Please send the following documents to [email protected]

Cover letter (no more than 300 words) Current resume Fully completed Employment Application form

Applications close: Wednesday, 6 March 2024

For further information about this position contact Andrea Crooks, Supervisor Mareeba Library & Collections, on 4086 4624 during business hours only.

Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers.