Our Atherton team is looking for a knowledgeable & passionate individual to join our Libraries department team as a full-time, permanent Coordinator.
The Coordinator Libraries is a strategic leadership role with a dual focus: leading library teams and contributing to the development of the Library Services work group within the Lifestyle and Community organisational unit.
This position is responsible for shaping the strategic direction of library services, setting and delivering service objectives, and ensuring the effective management of staff to achieve high and continuously improving levels of customer satisfaction.
The role also works closely with Customer Service teams across three Customer Service Centres to ensure alignment of policies, processes, service standards, and appropriate staffing levels. Additionally, the Coordinator is accountable for ensuring all TRC Library system applications comply with State Library standards and plays a key role in decision-making regarding library platforms.
About Tablelands Regional Council (TRC)
TRC is a forward-thinking, progressive, and inclusive organisation, delivering a range of services and programs for our community. We have a highly skilled workforce who provide innovative solutions to problems. We seek and recruit people who are passionate about the region, work well in a team environment, and have the skills and abilities to produce quality outcomes.
The Atherton Tablelands is one of the most exciting places in North Queensland to live and work. Located within a 90-minute drive from Cairns, our enviable lifestyle, vibrant landscapes, untouched rainforests, dramatic mountains, and stunning lakes & waterfalls make the Tablelands region extremely attractive for your new career
Tablelands Regional Council offers:
- Flexible Working Conditions - we encourage a healthy work-life balance.
- Employment Security - we offer long-term employment opportunities.
- Diverse Training Opportunities - we support staff in their roles.
- Career Progression – we provide opportunities to continually grow and build a career in local government.
- Equal Remuneration – we offer equal employment opportunities.
Applications Close 5pm, Sunday 2 August 2026
- Base salary package from $108,559.29 per annum ($4,175.36 per fortnight)
- Locality allowances (if eligible)
- Attractive work/life balance - 72.5 hours per fortnight
- Flexible working arrangements with RDO incentive
- 5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading
- Attractive superannuation - 12% employer contribution
- Access to pro-rata long service leave after 7 years' of service
- Uniforms & personal protective equipment supplied
- Hearing checks, flu shots & skin checks (subject to availability)
- Discounted health insurance available
How to apply
1. Complete the ‘Personal Details’ section.
2. Complete the ‘Questions’ section
3. Attach your resume and cover letter (max. 2 pages).
Position Queries
For more information about the role please contact Shiralee McHardie Manager Lifestyle & Community during office hours - 0408 116 499.
Technical Issues Contact:
For application enquiries, please contact Human Resources during office hours - 07 4089 2315.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds including First Nations People, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.
