Ed Support Level 1-Range 3 Library Technician

State Government of Victoria, Australia; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wantirna College is seeking a Library Technician to support information services for students and staff. The role reports to the Library Manager and requires initiative to meet deadlines while ensuring a welcoming, safe library environment.

You will handle circulation, reference inquiries, displays, and catalogue management, helping to develop a strong library collection aligned with the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional knowledge and capacity in planning, development and evaluation of a library/resource service.
• Passion for inspiring reading and learning among students.
• Commitment to professional learning and continuous growth for self and others.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and across campuses.

Responsibilities

• Circulation, reference and research enquiries, printing and photocopying.
• Assist in day-to-day running of the Library under the Library Manager.
• Advise students and staff on literature and resources and contribute to collection development.
• Maintain Library Management System (LMS) and SCIS records, perform stocktake and editing of records.
• Create displays for special occasions and promote the library as a learning hub.
• Supervise students in the library during classes and breaks.
• Assist with cataloguing and end-processing of resources and ensure accurate records.

Skills

Library knowledge

Reference services

Customer assistance

Team collaboration

Cataloguing SCIS

Tools

Library Management System (LMS)

SCIS cataloguing

Job description

Occupation: Education and training

Reference: 1546766

Location Profile

Wantirna College is a single campus Year 7-12 School of approximately 1455 students, situated in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, about 25 kilometres from the city centre. The College was founded in 1980 and consists of a core of well-maintained brick buildings, with additional portable buildings, in an attractive garden setting spread throughout the spacious grounds with panoramic views of the Dandenong Ranges. The College has extensive facilities including: a theatre; a university style 100+ seated cafeteria; a double court state of the art basketball stadium; undercover double soccer/netball courts; brand new dance and drama studios; a senior centre; a library; new and refurbished buildings that incorporate flexible open learning spaces as well as landscaped courtyards.

Wantirna College draws students from both local and surrounding primary schools. Demand for places at the College has been consistently strong and as part of the enrolment strategy there is a Department of Education and Training approved enrolment ceiling of 1500 students. Most of our students walk to school, are transported by their parents or use local buses.

The school family occupations index (SFO) is 0.31 and has remained fairly consistent over the last four years. The Language Background Other than English (LBOTE) proportion is 0.13 and again has been consistent over a large number of years. The College also has an international student program. This program takes approximately 40 overseas fee-paying students largely from China and Vietnam.

We operate two sub schools, the Middle Years 7-9 and Senior Schools 10-12, however in 2027 we will be moving to three sub schools Junior (yr 7/8), Middle (yr 9/10) and Senior (yr 11/12). Each sub school has its own administration, overseen by an Assistant Principal and Leading Teachers of each year level. We have high expectations of learning, behaviour, wellbeing and attendance which is underpinned by our school wide positive behaviours framework and a calm and productive learning environment.

SC1. Demonstrated professional knowledge and capacity in the planning, development, management, promotion, and evaluation of a library/resource service.

SC2. Demonstrated passion, extensive knowledge, and capacity to inspire a love of reading and learning among students.

SC3. Demonstrated creativity in developing an inspiring, safe, and student-centred library environment that fosters inclusion and engagement.

SC4. A strong and demonstrated commitment to professional learning and continuous growth for both self and others.

SC5. Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to a team environment across campuses.

Role

The Library Technician is responsible for assisting in the delivery of information services to students and staff. The position is responsible to the Library Manager for the day to day performance of duties. Employees at this level are responsible and accountable for their own work, accepting responsibility in meeting time deadlines and applying personal knowledge and initiative to achieved desired outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Perform point of contact duties including circulation, student and staff assistance, reference and research enquiries, printing and photocopying
• Assist in managing the day-to-day running of the Library under the guidance of the Library Manager
• Providing advice to students and staff with respect to literature and resources that they might enjoy, making suggestions to the addition of the collection where appropriate and assisting students with any reference queries
• Being knowledgeable of all Library and School procedure
• Create a warm and welcoming library and maintain a safe, healthy, friendly, learner centred environment for staff and students
• Preparing and arranging displays for special occasions
• Promote the library as a learning hub at Wantirna College
• Supervision of students in the library during classes, break times, before and after school
• Assist with the maintenance of the Library Management System, including original and copy (SCIS) cataloguing, stocktake, weeding and editing existing records to maintain the integrity of the database, in liaison with the Library Manager
• Undertake relevant Professional Development including for cataloguing, library management system, and SCIS
• Acquisition and end-processing of resources including department resources.
• Continue to develop a library collection that supports the curriculum, as well as provides resources for recreational purposes
• Engage in YA fiction resource management
• Maintain a strong knowledge of print and online resources
• Assist the Library Manager in maintaining and promoting online services
• Maintain the collection of periodicals
• Assist in the implementation and communication with the student Library Captains in collaboration with the Library Manager
• Ensure continuity of supplies such as barcodes, covering materials, stationery etc.
• Ensure presentation of collections is maintained, including repairs and shelving
• Maintain storage, and organisation of learning spaces ensuring areas are in a clean, safe and orderly condition
• Other duties that are commensurate with the classification of this role

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

The department is committed to diversity and inclusion and developing a workforce that is representative of the community we service. We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department.The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces.It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ).

Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [e-mail]

Applicants seeking part-time employment are encouraged to apply for any teaching service position and, if they are the successful candidate, request a reduced time fraction. Such requests will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to the operational requirements of the school.

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at:

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees,including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at:

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at http://www.education.vic.gov.au/hrweb/Pages/default.aspx

Applications close Tuesday 20 October 2026 at 11.59pm