Library Assistant Programs and Engagement

Toowoomba Regional Council; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Salary sacrificing to boost super

Corporate discounts on private health

Fitness Passport access

Free Flu Vaccinations

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Toowoomba Regional Council is seeking a Library Assistant – Programs & Engagement to support the delivery of library programs and community engagement in the Toowoomba Region. The role focuses on promoting literacy, library usage, social inclusion, and engagement with community partners.

The position operates under regular direction in a permanent full-time capacity based in the Toowoomba CBD, with CBD parking available and a strong emphasis on service to residents and visitors.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver library programs and engage with diverse communities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Focus on literacy promotion and social inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering library programs and services.
• Promote literacy and library usage within the Toowoomba Region.
• Support community engagement initiatives and partnerships.

Skills

Customer service

Community engagement

Job description

Library Assistant Programs and Engagement

BRING YOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNITY FOCUS TO OUR LIBRARY TEAM

• $74,008.79 - $80,078.24 gross per annum, plus 17.5% annual leave loading and up to 12.65% superannuation.
• Permanent Full time position based in the Toowoomba CBD.
• CBD parking provided.

About the position

The Library Assistant – Programs & Engagement assists in the provision of programs, services and community engagement in the Toowoomba Region. This position will promote literacy and library usage, social inclusion, and the Toowoomba Region library service within the community.

This position will work under regular direction.

What we offer

• Professional development and learning opportunities.
• Salary sacrificing opportunities to boost your superannuation.
• Corporate discounts on selected private health insurance.
• Access to the Fitness Passport Program - providing access to a wide range of local health, fitness, and leisure facilities with a single membership.
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Skin Checks.
• Employee Assistance Program – free 24 hour nationwide confidential counselling services for employees and their families going through personal or work-related problems.

The preferred candidate will be required to undertake a Criminal History Check and a pre-employment medical assessment to assess their ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the position.

For further information

Please contact Ness Armstrong - Coordinator Community Engagement - on (07) 4688 6*** within business hours.

The closing date for applications is at 11:59pm on Monday, 12 October 2026.

About Council

The Toowoomba region is about rich traditions and bold ambitions. Our long and proud agricultural history has evolved Toowoomba into Australia’s second largest inland city supporting diverse townships in the council area and acting as a service centre for South West Qld and North West NSW. The region is boldly forging new opportunities around the Surat Basin resource sector, education, health, transport and massive infrastructure investments. Growth hasn’t come at the expense of liveability though, with Toowoomba twice voted in the top 5 most family friendly cities in Australia.

Toowoomba Regional Council services a regional population of 178,500 and employs a team of approximately 1,600 staff, dedicated and passionate about delivering excellent customer service to the community, residents and visitors throughout the region. We recognise that our success depends upon attracting and retaining skilled and talented staff and offer a wide variety of interesting challenges and opportunities to develop your career.

Council does not accept unsolicited agency approaches or applications for this or any other vacancy. No response will be provided.