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INTERNAL ONLY - LIBRARY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION SUPPORT

Work TypeFull time
Positions1 Position
Published At:a day ago
Job no: 673224
Category: Administration, Administrative Services
  • support a leadership team committed to community impact
  • be central to the smooth running of a dynamic branch
  • work in a collaborative and purpose-driven environment

Personnel Area: Library Services

Branch: Library and Customer Delivery

Salary Range: Band 4 $86,107 – $92,436 + Superannuation

Work type: Temporary Full-time (up to 12 months)

Location: Green Square (Jan–Sept 2026), returning to Brisbane Square after refurbishment.

Our Business

Library Services - Public libraries are hubs of their community. They exist to strengthen local communities through services and activities centered around information, learning, reading, recreation and culture. As the library service for Brisbane, we aim to do this in a way that reflects our passion for the city, our commitment to excellent customer service and our underlying belief in lifelong learning.

Our Branch

The Library and Customer Services Branch is two separate streams that function with a shared purpose - to provide excellent customer service and experiences for the Brisbane community. Library and Customer Delivery provides a range of services to the residents, visitors and businesses of Brisbane. Whether it be visiting our Libraries, contacting our Contact Centre, requesting building plans, applying to light up a Council asset, needing a food business licence or looking for your lost property – we are here to help. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​For over a decade, our branch has been Council's front line for customers to deliver outstanding experiences for our community.

The Role

The Library Services Administration Support Officer provides high-quality administrative support to the Manager Library Services and Senior Leadership Team, ensuring smooth coordination of daily operations and communications.

To be successful you will have:

  • demonstrated ability to provide high-quality administrative and business support services with limited supervision
  • substantial experience preparing documentation using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel
  • strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with stakeholders at all levels
  • high-level organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and manage executive diaries
  • strong problem-solving skills and the ability to use initiative
  • ability to quickly learn corporate systems, processes and software with high degrees of accuracy

Benefits of working for Council: CLICK HERE

  • flexible working hours and arrangements
  • free gym and wellness centre
  • award-winning superannuation fund
  • generous leave provisions
  • competitive salary

How to apply: Click on the 'I’m interested' button to complete your online application. Upload your tailored resume and a one-page cover letter.

Eligibility for internal only roles includes external applicants who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and/or as a person living with a disability. Applicants from these groups are required to complete the diversity and inclusion questions on the application form to enable Council to determine eligibility.

This role may require a Criminal History Check, or you may be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment to assess your ability to perform the genuine occupational requirements of the role.

For more information: Please call Jade Lee on 07 3178 4278.

People from diverse backgrounds, including those living with a disability and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who may have questions about the recruitment process or working at Council, are encouraged to reach out to the contact above, who can connect you with a member of Council’s Diversity and Inclusion team.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 3th February 2026 at 11:55pm AEST

Brisbane City Council is a multi-award winning accessible and inclusive workplace where our people represent the diverse communities we serve, are supported, and can feel safe. Council has been awarded Employer of the Year at the National Disability Awards and has been recognised multiple times with ‘Gold Employer’ status from the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTI inclusion.

  • Published on 27 Jan 2026, 2:11 AM