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OverviewPosition Type: Casual hours including Saturday mornings and school holidaysLocation: Mareeba, QueenslandApplication Close Date: Monday, 3 November 2025Are you a highly motivated, flexible and reliable high school student who has a passion for all things library? Council is seeking a friendly and knowledgeable individual to join our Mareeba Library team. If this sounds like a position that youre interested in, then we would love to hear from you.The RoleOur Junior Library Assistants provide a positive customer service experience and contribute to the delivery of a quality library service to residents and visitors to the region by assisting with the operations of the circulation desk to ensure materials are correctly issued and returned and enthusiastically promoting reading, literacy and lifelong learning by assisting in the development, preparation and operation of library programmes.These positions are intended to provide students who are currently attending high school with the opportunity to acquire skills and experience that will assist them in gaining employment when they complete their high school education.What we are looking forYou will have sound interpersonal and customer service skills and be able to support the delivery of a quality library experience to residents and visitors to our regionYou will enjoy working in a team environmentYou will have demonstrated sound literacy, numeracy and computer skillsYou will need to have a current Working with Children blue card or be able to obtain prior to commencementYour application should indicate if you have any previous library experience or basic knowledge of library practices and proceduresWhat we can offer youThe opportunity to acquire skills and experience that will assist in gaining employment after completing high schoolCasual hours including Saturday mornings and school holidaysJunior wages apply12% employer superannuation contributions (depending on age and hours worked)Lifestyle benefits such as access to a Fitness Passport, discounted health insurance, gift cards, and corporate bankingLearning and development opportunities to help you thriveWant to know more?For further information about the position, read the position description, or contact Andrea Crooks, Supervisor Mareeba Library & Collections, on 07 4086 4624 during business hours only.Interested?If you''re looking for a friendly and rewarding opportunity, we would like to hear from you. Click Apply Now to complete your application and attach your resume and short cover letter.Please note: your resume and/or cover letter may be considered an example of your written communication skills.Applications close: Monday, 3 November 2025Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity: Mareeba Shire Council is committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity and workplace diversity. We encourage a diverse workforce reflective of our community to better meet the needs of our customers. #J-18808-Ljbffr