Library Trainee
- Organisation Unit: Regional Libraries
- Location: Gladstone Library
- Package: $50,850.10 - $50,850.10
- Tenure: Maximum Term Full-time
- Closing: 17 July 2026 at 12 Noon
Our Council
Discover a fulfilling career at Gladstone Regional Council, where your dedication to community service merges with our commitment to improving residents’ lives. Every role contributes to the livelihood of those who call Gladstone home.
We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the entire community we serve. At Gladstone Regional Council, we embrace diversity in our collective pursuit of inclusion. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, or background, can thrive. Inclusion is at the heart of our culture.
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Our Culture & Our Benefits
Join our supportive and collaborative culture where your well-being comes first. We’re committed to nurturing your holistic wellness through health programs and events, our culture journey and flexible working options.
We partner with our people to understand their needs and provide the tools that develop skills, knowledge and healthy culture. Our people are valued for the part they play in delivering for the Gladstone Region. We are proud of who we are and what we do. We are #ProudlyGRC!
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Library Trainee
Gladstone Regional Council is proud to help facilitate the upskilling of our region in a diverse range of roles and across a variety of Council locations. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding service to our community.
Council has an opportunity to appoint a maximum-term full time Library Trainee to contribute to Council’s success. This traineeship opportunity is for an 18-month period to undertake a Certificate III Library and Information Services and is based at Gladstone Library. The employment contract will commence on Monday 11 January 2027.
About the role
In this role you’ll gain hands on experience supporting our day to day library operations, helping the community with their general enquiries. You will develop practical skills and knowledge including cataloguing tools, processing loans and returns, and maintaining information resources. You will also learn how to use social media tools to connect with the community. Join a welcoming team, where experienced professionals will mentor you and support your development.
About you
Council is looking for motivated candidates who have a strong work ethic with a desire to learn and succeed as part of a high performing team.
If you value integrity, honesty, are reliable, detail oriented and organised with an ability to follow processes we encourage you to apply.
Applicants are required to answer the job specific screening questions and provide a resume. For further information about the role, please refer to the position description.
Eligibility & Pre-employment Checks
To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have applicable working rights.
Depending on the role requirements, you may need to complete various checks and assessments as part of the recruitment process. This could include aptitude testing, reference checks, pre-employment medicals (including drug and alcohol testing), vaccinations, visa checks, licence verifications and psychometric testing.
For questions related to the role or recruitment process, please call Council on (07) 4970 0700 or email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@gladstone.qld.gov.au.
Applicants should note that due to the volume of applications expected, the evaluation process will take several weeks and feedback on individual applications submitted is unable to be provided.
Closing Date: 12 noon Friday 17 July 2026 | Apply Now