Librarian

Cranbrook School; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Cranbrook School is seeking an outstanding Librarian for the Senior School in Bellevue Hill. The role focuses on promoting reading, supporting student research, and leading volunteers in a dynamic library program.

You will plan events, manage displays, and assist with budget tasks while using the Infiniti LMS. Candidates should have strong communication, organisational skills, and a commitment to student wellbeing.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in librarianship or information management.
• Experience in a secondary school library; Infiniti experience preferred.
• Ability to promote a collection through creative, engaging displays.
• Proven ability to engage, lead and motivate groups of students.
• Experience planning library events will be highly regarded.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage workload.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with close attention to detail.
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to supervise students and respond promptly to a first aid or behavioural incident.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check and First Aid/CPR qualifications.
• A firm commitment to child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.

Responsibilities

• Promote the collection and build a strong reading culture with dynamic displays.
• Lead student library monitors and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award volunteers.
• Develop and maintain the library collection and supervise students.
• Support students with reading, research and information literacy.
• Plan and deliver events such as Book Week, Write a Book in a Day, and author talks.
• Assist Head of Library with budget management and expenditure allocation.
• Utilise Infiniti library management system for operations.

Skills

Secondary school library experience

Student supervision

Lead and motivate student volunteers

Event planning

Reading promotion

Communication skills

Time management

Independent work

Education

Tertiary qualification in librarianship or information management

Tools

Infiniti library management system

Job description

Cranbrook School is seeking an outstanding candidate with an interest in libraries in an educational setting to join our Senior School team.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This is a full-time position for a Librarian based at the Senior School campus in Bellevue Hill.

The Librarian plays a key role in promoting the collection and building a strong reading culture. Responsibilities include creating dynamic displays that encourage borrowing, leading our student library monitors and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award volunteers, collection development and maintenance, supervision of students, and supporting students with reading and research.

The library runs a lively program of events, including Book Week activities, Write a Book in a Day and author talks, and the Librarian will play an active part in planning and delivering these.

The role also supports the Head of Library with budget management, including allocating expenditure to the correct budgets and liaising with Accounts. Library services are delivered through a range of digital platforms, including the Infiniti library management system.

Cranbrook School staff enjoy a stimulating work environment as part of a team of talented professionals, excellent opportunities for professional development, and attractive remuneration and benefits.

ABOUT YOU

You are a librarian with senior school library experience and a flair for presenting a collection in ways that get students reading. You enjoy working with teenagers and can engage and motivate a team of student volunteers. You’ll be keen to get involved in library life beyond the desk, from events and author visits to supporting student lunch clubs.

Highly organised and creative, you use your initiative, manage your own priorities and handle administrative tasks accurately. You are an excellent communicator, work well in a team and have a genuine interest in the growth of young people.

SELECTION CRITERIA

• A tertiary qualification in librarianship or information management
• Experience in a secondary school library; experience with Infiniti will be highly regarded
• Demonstrated ability to promote a collection through creative, engaging displays
• Proven ability to engage, lead and motivate groups of students
• Experience planning library events will be highly regarded
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and manage your own workload
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with close attention to detail
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to supervise students and respond promptly to a first aid or behavioural incident
• Current First Aid and CPR qualifications and a NSW Working With Children Check
• A firm commitment to child safety and appropriate behaviours when engaging with children

CLOSING DATE: Friday, 13 November 2026

ABOUT CRANBROOK SCHOOL

Founded in 1918, Cranbrook School is a multi-campus Anglican independent day and boarding school for students in Pre-School to Year 12. In 2026, the School welcomed girls into Years 7 and 11, with full coeducation across the campus by 2029.

Guided by its enduring vision to be a world-class school that nurtures and enables every student to fulfil their potential and thrive, Cranbrook offers a values-led education enriched by academic excellence and extensive sporting and co-curricular opportunities. The School’s motto, esse quam videri – “to be, rather than to seem to be” – underpins its commitment to authenticity, character and service. This well-rounded educational approach provides an educational experience that celebrates each individual and prepares every Cranbrookian for a purposeful life of contribution within and beyond the School gates.

Overlooking Sydney Harbour and set on approximately 13 hectares in one of Sydney's most prestigious eastern suburbs, the School currently educates over 1,800 students across four campuses: two Pre-Schools – St Michael's and St Mark's – a Junior School campus in Rose Bay, and the Senior School Campus in Bellevue Hill. The School's two Boarding Houses provide care and accommodation for 75 students from Years 7 to 12.

Cranbrook School is a child safe organisation. We actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students and are committed to protecting our students from abuse and harm.

WORKING WITH CHILDREN CHECK AND WORKING RIGHTS

The successful applicant for this position will be required to hold a current NSW Working with Children Check clearance. Applicants must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident or hold a visa with appropriate working rights.