First 5 Forever Officer

• Fixed Term Part Time (until 30 June 2029)
• Two Opportunities Available - 20 and 25 hours per week
• Salary: From $86,611.03 plus superannuation (pro rata)
• Position Brief - First 5 Forever Officer

About Libraries

The Gold Coast community loves our libraries. They are popular, visible, and an integral City service highly valued by the community. The Gold Coast Libraries' offering is recognised as one of Australia's largest public library services and delivers on the City's aspirations to provide a leading-edge library service. Our libraries offer extensive services and activities designed to inspire, generate new ideas, inform, and encourage active participation, helping our community to connect, learn and grow.

About The Role

We are seeking enthusiastic and engaging First 5 Forever Officers to help deliver one of Queensland's most important early literacy initiatives.

First 5 Forever is a statewide early literacy program delivered through public libraries, supporting families with children aged 0-5 years to develop the language, literacy, and communication skills that form the foundation for lifelong learning.

In this role, you will work closely with children, parents, carers, and community members to deliver engaging family literacy programs, build community connections, and promote the benefits of early literacy. You will also support and mentor library staff in the delivery of high-quality First 5 Forever programs across the Gold Coast Libraries network.

What You'll Be Doing

• Experience working with children aged 0-5 years and their families within an education, library, community, or early childhood setting.
• A genuine passion for early literacy, family engagement, and community connection and ability to deliver engaging programs
• A commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences and building positive relationships.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to mentor staff delivering programs to customers.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively and independently.
• Confidence using technology and digital systems.
• The ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including setting up programs and outreach activities, handling library resources, working at floor level with young children and families, and standing or sitting for extended periods.

For further information on the position responsibilities, please refer to the Position Brief.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Bring

• Experience working with children aged 0-5 years and their families within an education, library, community, or early childhood setting.
• A genuine passion for early literacy, family engagement, and community connection.
• A commitment to delivering outstanding customer experiences and building positive relationships.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence using technology and digital systems.
• The ability to meet the physical requirements of the role, including setting up programs and outreach activities, handling library resources, working at floor level with young children and families, and standing or sitting for extended periods.

Flexibility is an important requirement, including the ability to work across the wider Library Service as needed. Our library network spans multiple locations, including Southport, Broadbeach, Nerang, Helensvale, Runaway Bay, Ormeau, Upper Coomera, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, Coolangatta, Elanora, and Robina.

Be part of shaping the Gold Coast’s future

The Gold Coast is inspired by lifestyle and driven by opportunity. We are the second largest Council in Australia.

Benefits

We care about being the most flexible government organisation in Australia. We have a range of benefits to help you create the right balance:

• Personal and professional development courses
• Access to 350+ fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• 4 free confidential counselling sessions a year for you or an immediate family member
• 1 free nutritionist and financial advice session per year

We pride ourselves on our shared mission of being a high-performing, customer-focused organisation which delivers value-for-money services to the community.

How To Apply

To submit your application, please click apply now and complete the application form. You will be required to upload your resume and a cover letter (no more than two pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes align to the position responsibilities within the position brief.

We also ask that you complete computer literacy and internet knowledge (CLIK) testing as part of your application. To complete this testing, please click HERE

Please note applications will only be assessed if all elements have been completed.

Contact Person

Carly Barnes

Contact Email ***email_hidden***

Closing Date

Sunday 21st June 2026 @ 11:59pm AEDT

Our selection process may include a one-way video interview via Criteria, a face-to-face or virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, reference checks via Xref and additional checks including police checks, employment history checks, qualification checks, pre-employment medical reviews and drug and alcohol testing.

We’re committed to creating a diverse workplace and inclusive culture. We take pride in people who align with our high-performance principles. We believe that the diverse makeup of our workforce reflects the community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, and encourage candidates to discuss any support or adjustments they may need throughout the recruitment process.