• Salary range of $70,000 – $80,500 p.a. + 12% Super
• 9-day fortnight, 4 weeks annual leave, and 15 days sick leave
• Relocation assistance + short-term rental subsidy available
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

The Heart of Tenterfield

Tenterfield Shire Council is located in the picturesque New England region of New South Wales and proudly holds the title “Birthplace of the Australian Nation.” As a rural medium-sized council, it offers the perfect mix of lifestyle and career with easy access to Northern NSW’s beaches, Queensland’s Granite Belt, and the wider Brisbane region. Here at Tenterfield Shire Council, our mission is to showcase "quality nature, quality heritage and quality lifestyle". We are a close-knit and dedicated team that cultivates a community spirit and promotes a quality lifestyle, equal opportunities and access to all services. We really live and breathe our values each and every day. They are:

• Integrity: ensuring openness and honesty in all our activities.
• Community focus: delivering prompt, courteous and helpful service.
• Accountability: accepting responsibility for providing quality services and information.
• Respect: treating people with courtesy, dignity and fairness regardless of our personal feelings about the person or issue.
• Excellence: being recognised for providing services and programs that aim for best practice.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do and are central to our success. In this role, you will be working with a team that feels empowered and challenged while fostering an emphasis on work/life balance.

More Than Books: Your Impact Starts Here

Tenterfield Shire Council is looking for a full-time Library Information & Programs Officer, based in Tenterfield, NSW. Reporting to the Librarian, you’ll support daily library operations and lead the development and delivery of community-facing programs that serve children, youth, seniors, and lifelong learners.

More specifically, your responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintaining library resources and systems using Libero LMS
• Assisting with circulation, inter-library loans, reference, and branch exchanges
• Delivering excellent customer service across a diverse community
• Developing and delivering programs for children, youth, and seniors
• Contributing to the planning, promotion, and evaluation of community programs
• Assisting with grant applications, reporting, and financial administration
• Managing data collection and research for library reporting and funding
• Supporting Home Library Services and mobile library deliveries to remote areas
• Participating in acquisitions planning and service improvement initiatives
• Undertaking general library duties including cataloguing, shelving, and admin

To read the full position description, please click here

Candidates with experience in education, community development, or other people-focused environments are also encouraged to apply.

Is This You?

To qualify, you’ll need demonstrated experience working in a library or closely related setting, along with a Certificate IV in Library and Information Services (or a willingness to obtain this qualification). You must also hold:

• A valid NSW Working with Children Check
• A NSW Class C Driver’s Licence (essential for branch delivery and outreach work)

Additionally, the following skills, background and checks will be highly valued:

• Experience with Libero Library Management System
• Background in program design, delivery, and evaluation
• Previous leadership or team coordination experience
• Familiarity with grant funding, reporting, and acquittals
• Ability to work with stakeholders across all age groups and backgrounds

You’ll be tech-savvy, confident using a range of digital platforms, and able to support programs, reporting, and community engagement through effective use of library technologies and software. You'll also bring strong skills in research, data collection, and analytics to support evidence-based programming and funding applications.

As our ideal candidate, you are proactive, mature, and take initiative without waiting for instruction. You’re a true team player with strong organisational skills, capable of juggling core library operations with program development. You’ll thrive in a role where no two days are the same, and you’re empowered to make a real difference in your community.

The Rewards of Joining Our Team

This role offers a highly competitive salary of $70,000 – $80,500 p.a, commensurate with your skills and experience, PLUS 12% Super, within a supportive rural council environment - alongside a host of additional benefits, including:

• 9-day fortnight for better work/life balance
• 4 weeks annual leave + 15 days personal/carer’s leave
• Relocation assistance and short-term rental support may be available for the right candidate
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Access to monthly Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling
• Participation in Council’s Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Be Part of Tenterfield’s Story

If you're a proactive and detail-oriented administrator who excels in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Take the next step in your career with Tenterfield Shire Council - APPLY NOW!

Please Note: Successful candidates will be required to complete a current National Police Check prior to employment.