Are you passionate about public libraries and their potential to deliver deeply local outcomes in small Queensland communities?

As part of our Public Libraries branch, you'll work in partnership with local government to play a role in supporting public library staff in regional and remote locations to work sustainably and collaboratively to deliver library services that enrich lives and stregthen communities.

We're seeking a motivated and flexible team member who can work productively and independently on multiple deliverables, prioritise tasks effectively to meet timeframes, and successfully engage with a wide range of local government stakeholders.

This position focuses on the Rural Libraries Queensland (RLQ) network and the ongoing development of small and remote library services across the state.

Job details

About you
As a member of the Grants team, within the Public Libraries branch, you will support the administration, governance, monitoring and evaluation of funding programs and partnerships with local governments for the delivery of public library services and programs. A key focus of this role will be to provide advice and support in the delivery of library services and programs to the Queensland Public Library network with a focus on working with Rural Libraries Queensland.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating the governance of funding allocated to local governments including administration of direct funding subsidies, analysis and assessment of annual reporting and acquittals, and benchmarking against obligations.
• Monitoring the obligations of funding methodologies, service level agreements and reporting requirements with local governments to ensure processes meet governance requirements and support best practice.
• Delivering high quality advice, advocacy and assistance to local governments regarding requirements for the delivery of high quality, innovative and inclusive public library services and programs.
• Leading competitive grants programs including developing funding guidelines, administration forms, assessment, approval and acquittal processes.
• Preparing submissions, briefs and reports including for the annual statistical return, the Library Board of Queensland, and time sensitive information requests.
• Contributing to a positive and safe work environment by ensuring conduct that is culturally capable, inclusive, respectful and ethical. 

 Other

• Intrastate travel and overnight absences are part of the role.
• A Queensland driver's license or the ability to get one is a requirement of the role.

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.

• Applications will remain current for a period of up to 12 months and may be considered for other vacancies (identical or similar).
• 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.

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• SLQ689032 Senior Project Officer - RD (PDF, 121KB)
  Role Description