Jobs and employment

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where staff members are encouraged and assisted to balance work, family and personal needs. 

Some possible flexible work arrangements include:

• part-time arrangements
• up to 14 weeks paid parental leave and parental leave for eligible staff
• phased retirement
• carer’s leave, allowing eligible staff to care for or support family members if required
• career breaks
• breastfeeding and lactation breaks
• a carer’s room for emergency situations.

State Library values good performance, and encourages innovation and a high standard of client service. This includes: 

• Peer-nominated awards for Most Valuable Contribution are presented throughout the year.
• The commitment of long-serving staff is acknowledged at an annual function, with staff recognised for each decade of service.

State Library contributes to the health, safety and well-being of all staff within the workplace through a range of employee assistance programs. These include:

• First Aid Officers
• Mental Health First Aid Officers
• Rehabilitation Officers; and the
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

The EAS provides free help for State Library staff and their families whose lives and work performance may be adversely affected by personal or work-related problems.

It offers short-term professional counselling by qualified social workers or psychologists outside the workplace.

State Library is an equal opportunity employer which values respect for all people.

We continually strive to advance our vision of an inclusive, harmonious and united State Library through our Diversity and Inclusion strategy, with a focus on providing a respectful environment where staff feel welcome and safe at work and are able to be themselves.

Our strategy focuses on:

• understanding and overcoming barriers for staff living with disability
• inclusiveness of sexuality and gender diverse employees
• championing reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
• promoting the Cultural and Linguistic Diversity of our workforce
• building awareness and knowledge of support for staff experiencing mental health issues

We can support the specific needs of ill or impaired staff members and job applicants. We provide reasonable adjustment and rehabilitation support for staff who are injured, ill or impaired and require assistance in the workplace.

Reasonable adjustment is an approach to employment where employers are willing to examine the physical and organisational barriers which may prevent the employment, limit the performance or advancement of people with disabilities.

Reasonable adjustment applies to job applicants as well as employees. If you have a disability and you are asked to attend an interview for a job at State Library, you can request specific assistance to accommodate your individual needs. This assistance may include:

• an accessible interview venue
• an accessible parking space
• access to an Auslan interpreter
• reception and orientation to the interview room if you have a visual impairment
• accommodating the needs of a personal carer who accompanies you.

Salary packaging and superannuation

Eligible staff can benefit from the excellent superannuation rates provided through QSuper. Staff are able to take advantage of the benefits of salary packaging items such as cars, laptops and smart phones through either RemServ or Smart Salary.

Staff discounts

Staff discounts are provided by a number of Cultural Centre and nearby outlets.