Head of Library (Secondary)

Mount Scopus Memorial College; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Program

Staff rewards program

Salary packaging through Maxxia

School term holidays

Paid Jewish holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Mount Scopus Memorial College seeks a visionary Head of Library (Secondary) to lead the Secondary Library across operations, services, and educational programs. Based at the Burwood campus, the role reports to the Deputy Principal (Secondary) and collaborates with Faculty Leaders and the Head of Digital Learning.

The successful candidate will oversee all physical and digital resources, manage the library automation system and web platform, and lead a dedicated library team while upholding Child

Formación

• Current teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching.
• Demonstrated experience as a Head of Library or in a similar School Library leadership role.
• Sound understanding of Child Safe Standards and commitment to student wellbeing.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain within six months.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and oversee the Secondary Library operations, services and programs.
• Manage the library's physical and digital resources and the automated system.
• Collaborate with Deputy Principal, Faculty Leaders and Head of Digital Learning.
• Direct a team of library staff and ensure child-safe practices.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Team management

Curriculum integration

Collaboration

Digital resource management

Educación

Teaching qualification

Herramientas

Library systems

Web platforms

Descripción del empleo

Mount Scopus Memorial College is a co-educational Jewish School from Early Learning to Year 12 across three campuses; St Kilda East, Caulfield South and Burwood.

We are seeking an innovative, visionary, and qualified teacher to lead our Secondary Library as the Head of Library (Secondary). This pivotal leadership position oversees all operations, services, and educational programs within the Secondary Library. Reporting to the Deputy Principal (Secondary) and collaborating closely with Faculty Leaders and the Head of Digital Learning, the incumbent oversees all physical and digital educational resources, manages the library’s automated system and web platform, and leads a team of library staff.

Applicants who are interested are welcome to apply for this full-time permanent position commencing from 27 January 2027 (beginning of Term 1, 2027) located at our Secondary School in Burwood.

We are seeking applicants who are wanting to share their love of learning, their knowledge and practice of contemporary pedagogies, and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team.

Applicants must have the following;

current teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching,

demonstrated experience as a Head of Library or working in a similar role in a School Library is preferred

a sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and a commitment to the safety and wellbeing of children.

current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain within six months of employment

Mount Scopus Memorial College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Being Jewish is not a prerequisite for employment, although a worldview that is sympathetic to the Jewish ethos is essential.

• 35 hour working week
• competitive salary
• free on-site car parking at Burwood Campus
• Employee Assistance Program
• a staff rewards program
• salary packaging through Maxxia
• School Term Holidays
• paid Jewish Holidays

Mount Scopus Memorial College fully complies with Child Safe Standards. All candidates for roles at the College are subject to screening and assessment against child safety standards as part of the recruitment process. Please note that the College may require additional background checks.

Applications Close: BY 5PM, Tuesday, 17 November 2026