Program Assistant (The Corner)

State Library of Queensland; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Casual/Part-time flexibility

Job summary

State Library of Queensland in Brisbane’s South Bank seeks passionate creatives to join our Program Assistant team, connecting with children and families through stories, songs and play.

You will engage children aged 0-8, assist with activity setup and pack down, and collaborate with artists and educators. Weekday availability is preferred, with casual/part-time roles including a Sunday shift.

Qualifications

• Passion for engaging children aged 0-8 and their families.
• Experience in education, community engagement or creative arts preferred.
• Willing to work both weekdays and Sundays; casual/part-time shifts available.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, artists and educators.

Responsibilities

• Interact with diverse families and deliver engaging activities.
• Lead stories, songs and play-based experiences for young children.
• Set up and pack down spaces and materials for programs.
• Provide information and support to visitors and participants.

Skills

Storytelling

Child engagement

Education experience

Community engagement

Job description

State Library of Queensland – South Bank QLD

Looking for passionate creatives to join our engaging team of Program Assistants and connect with children and families at State Library of Queensland.

Based in our dedicated space for children right in the heart of Brisbane's cultural precinct, this role is all about connecting through stories, songs and play.

Key duties include interacting with diverse families from a wide range of backgrounds, creating engaging experiences for children 0-8 years old, providing information, set up/pack down and collaboration with colleagues, artists and educators.

The role suits people with interest or experience in education, community engagement or creative arts.

Love of babies and children under 5 essential!

Weekday availability preferred.

Part time role includes a Sunday shift.

Interested? Please call for more information before submitting your application.

Four positions availible as either Casual or part-time. 1-3 days per week. Both weekday and weekend options, weekend work paid overtime.

The role description will outline any qualifications, licences and specific requirements of the role. If you are interested in this job we encourage you to read the attached role description and talk to the contact officer.

• Appointments are subject to criminal history checks in accordance with section 52 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• Prior to appointment, current and previous public sector employees are required to disclose any history of serious disciplinary action in accordance with section 71 of the Public Sector Act 2022.
• All employees are required to disclose any interest/s that conflict, may conflict or may be perceived to conflict with the discharge of their duties in accordance with section 89, 182 or 183 of the Public Sector Act 2022.