Library After Hours Supervisor Looking for a role where you can make a meaningful impact in your community—outside the usual 9–5? Join Mackay Regional Council Libraries and help deliver high-quality library services during our after-hours operations. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a supervisory role where you’ll lead casual staff, support library users, and ensure services run smoothly during non-standard hours. About The Opportunity We are seeking an After-Hours Supervisor to oversee library operations at our Gordon White Library. Working in our after-hours timeslots (Thursday evenings & Saturday mornings), with additional daytime availability on Thursday and Friday you will ensuring a safe, professional and customer-focused service for our community. This is a temporary part-time position until 30 June 2027, working 17.25 hours per week with a flexible roster across any 5 out of 7 days . Key Responsibilities Manage circulation, reference, and general library services during after-hours operations Supervise and support casual staff to deliver high-quality service Provide professional assistance and information to library patrons Ensure compliance with library policies, procedures and local laws Coordinate staff rosters for after-hours servicedelivery Process transactions including library payments and Council services Liaise with supervisors and contribute to continuous service improvement Essential Requirements About You Working with Children Blue Card Availability to work Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings Ability to undertake a comprehensive pre-employment medical with instant drug & alcohol screening Strong customer service skills with the ability to engage a diverse community Demonstrated supervisory or leadership capability Effective communication skills (written and verbal) Sound computer skills, including Microsoft Office Knowledge of (or ability to learn) library systems and processes Desirable Certificate III in Library Services Experience working in a library environment What You Bring A proactive, adaptable approach to working in a changing environment Ability to build strong working relationships and support a team A commitment to delivering high-quality customer service Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Alignment with Council values of safety, respect, teamwork, accountability and customer focus Why Join MRC? Hourly rate of $43.72 Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply). Choice of 4 or 5 weeks’ annual leave with 17.5% leave loading. May be eligible for salary sacrificing options. Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts. Study and assistance programs for career development. Learning and career development opportunities. Employee Assistance Program. Employee health and wellbeing initiatives. Active Social Clubs. At Mackay Regional Council, we’re proud to serve our community and support our people. We foster a culture of collaboration, respect and continuous improvement, where your contribution truly matters. Applications If you’re ready to take the lead in delivering after-hours library services and make a real difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you. Applications for this position may close at any time. Don’t delay, apply today with your cover letter and resume.
