Trainee Library Services

Closing Date
Contact Officer
Bob or Edson
Contact Number
M: 0429 000 139 or M: 0416 725 389
Location
South Burnett Regional Council, QLD

Trainee Library Services

Applications closing on 23 October 2026, 05:00 PM

This is a training position. The traineeship will cover a twelve (12) month period.

Continued employment on completion will be subject to organisational needs and cannot be guaranteed.

Throughout the traineeship the trainee will be required to complete a Certificate III in Library and Information Services whilst gaining library, administration and customer service experience.

Kickstart your career in Library Services with a South Burnett Regional Council Traineeship in Kingaroy.

  • 12 month Traineeship I Cert III in Library & Information Services.
  • Paid onsite experience I 9 day fortnight.
  • Full-time I Junior or mature age Trainee Award pay rate.

A Trainee Opportunity – South Burnett Regional Council:

Kickstart your career in Library Services with this outstanding Traineeship with the South Burnett Regional Council.

The Kingaroy based Traineeship will be full-time for 12 months commencing Monday 1st February, 2027 and will include the completion of a Cert III in Library & Information Services.

The Benefits:

The benefits include:

  • Paid on-site training.
  • A recognised qualification.
  • A 9-day fortnight work roster.
  • 12% Employer Superannuation contribution.
  • Access to Corporate memberships.
  • Access to Health & Wellbeing programmes.

Who Should Apply:

The position is offered under the Queensland Government’s First Start initiative to provide increased opportunity for specific and diverse groups of Queenslanders confronting restricted employment opportunities.

The Duties:

Reporting to the Supervisor, Library Services, the Trainee will perform a diverse range of duties which will include:

  • Gain on-the-job relevant experience by assisting with day-to-day Library and administration functions and activities within the Council’s operations.
  • Undertake all training requirements and complete a Cert III in Library and Information Services.
  • Provide a high level of customer service to both internal and external clients..
  • Maintain a record of training achieved.
  • Maintain a safe, clean and tidy workplace.
  • Complete other reasonable activities and directions as needed.

The Requirements:

  • A commitment to learn new skills and complete formal qualifications.
  • Sound comprehension and numeracy skills.
  • The ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision as required.
  • Sound communication skills.
  • Proven team player qualities.
  • Minimum successful completion of year 10.
  • A minimum current “C” class driver licence.
  • A commitment to safety in the workplace.

Additional Application Requirements:

The recruitment process for this Traineeship will include:

  • All applicants will be emailed a link to an eligibility questionnaire for on-line completion via phone, tablet, laptop or PC.

Only those applicants who complete the questionnaire will be able to progress to the next stage.

  • Selected eligible applicants will then be invited by email to attend one of several group information sessions to further discuss the opportunity, complete a basic comprehension / numeracy assessment and a selection criteria questionnaire.

Only those applicants who attend the information session will be able to progress to the next stage.

Pre-employment Assessments:

Prior to commencement, the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment medical assessment which will include drug and alcohol testing.

To Apply:

Applications should include a current resume and be submitted directly from this website by Friday 23rd October, 2026.

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Enquiries:

Enquiries may be directed to Employment Matters by calling Bob on 0429 000 139 or Edson on 0416 725 389.