Head of Library (Secondary)

Mount Scopus College; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 hour week

Car parking on-site

Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging through Maxxia

Paid Jewish Holidays

Job summary

Mount Scopus Memorial College seeks a visionary Head of Library (Secondary) to lead the Secondary Library’s operations, services and programs across the three campuses. You will oversee the automated library system and web platform, manage staff, and collaborate with Faculty Leaders and the Head of Digital Learning.

The role requires current teacher registration, library leadership experience, and a strong commitment to child safety.

Qualifications

• Current teacher registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT).
• Demonstrated experience as Head of Library or in a similar school library role preferred.
• Sound understanding of the Child Safe Standards and commitment to child safety.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Secondary Library operations, services and educational programs.
• Oversee the library's automated system and web platform.
• Manage a team of library staff and support professional learning.
• Collaborate with Faculty Leaders and the Head of Digital Learning.
• Report to the Deputy Principal (Secondary).

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Collaboration

Education

Teacher registration (VIT)

First Aid Certificate

Tools

Library automation system

Job description

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.

Should you require further information, please contact Kate Major, Deputy Principal (Secondary) on email: ******@scopus.vic.edu.au or contact the College on telephone number (03) 9834 0***.

What we offer

Mount Scopus Memorial College offers a 35 hour working week, competitive salary, free on-site car parking at Burwood Campus, Employee Assistance Program, a staff rewards program, and salary packaging through Maxxia. In addition to School Term Holidays, this role also offers 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