Library Aide | Secondary School

St John's Anglican College; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

St John's Anglican College in Forest Lake, Brisbane, is seeking a warm, well-organised Library Aide to join our Information and Library Services team at the Secondary campus. This permanent, part-time, term-time role supports the Library and helps create a welcoming learning space for students and staff.

Your responsibilities include helping users access resources, processing and organising the collection, maintaining borrowing records, and assisting with displays and events under the

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teacher Aide or support person within a school environment.
• Demonstrated experience within a library environment including understanding of library practices and procedures.
• Strong library, organisational and administration skills including experience with maintaining a Library Management System.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also taking direction and meeting deadlines.
• Patience and a calm, measured approach when supporting students.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Working with Children Blue Card.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students and staff in accessing and using Library resources.
• Processing, maintaining and organising the Library collection and borrowing records.
• Preparing and maintaining teaching, learning and recreational resources.
• Providing appropriate assistance and supervision to students in the Library.
• Supporting students individually and in small groups under the direction of the Information and Library Services Manager.
• Assisting with Library displays, events and activities.
• Contributing positively and collaboratively to the broader College community.

Skills

Teacher Aide experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Reliability

Tools

Library Management System

Job description

St John's Anglican College - Forest Lake QLD

Help create a welcoming environment where students can learn, connect and thrive.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised Library Aide to join our Information and Library Services team at our Secondary campus.

This permanent, part-time, term time only role is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to contribute to a positive and engaging learning environment. Working closely with the Information and Library Services Manager, you will help ensure our Library is a welcoming, organised and supportive space for students and staff.

About St John's Anglican College

St John's Anglican College is the leading Kindergarten to Year 12 coeducational school in south west Brisbane and is an International Baccalaureate World School for the Primary Years Program. St John's Anglican College strives to provide an extraordinary, globally innovative and future-focused education from Kindergarten to Year 12. Our graduates are well educated, respectful, resilient and compassionate; equipped to be people of influence in their communities. Our teachers care about their students and are leaders in learning, focused on providing the best possible educational environment and ensuring that each child’s academic potential is maximised.We value and acknowledge the skills, energy and commitment of our employees. Accordingly, we seek to attract, develop and retain staff of the highest calibre and provide a working environment that enables them to maximise their contribution to achieving the College’s mission, vision and values.

Your opportunity

As Library Aide, you will provide practical and administrative support to the College's Information and Library Services program and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the Library.

Your responsibilities will include:

• supporting students and staff in accessing and using Library resources
• processing, maintaining and organising the Library collection and borrowing records
• preparing and maintaining teaching, learning and recreational resources
• providing appropriate assistance and supervision to students in the Library
• supporting students individually and in small groups under the direction of the Information and Library Services Manager
• assisting with Library displays, events and activities
• contributing positively and collaboratively to the broader College community

About you

We are looking for someone who is warm, calm, reliable and genuinely enjoys working with young people.

You will ideally bring:

• experience as a Teacher Aide or support person within a school environment
• demonstrated experience within a Libray environment including understanding of Library practices and procedures including daily operation of the Library, processing and maintaining the Library collection and borrowing records.
• strong library, organisational and administration skills including experience with maintaining a Library Management System
• well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• the ability to work collaboratively while also taking direction and meeting deadliines
• patience and a calm, measured approach when supporting students
• high levels of tact, confidentiality and reliability
• a positive attitude and willingness to contribute to College life
• the ability to obtain and maintain a Working with Children Blue Card

This position offers an opportunity to become part of a supportive College community where support staff play an important role in the educational experience of our students.

You will join a workplace that values quality service, teamwork, flexibility, continuous improvement and professional development, and where positive relationships with students, families and colleagues are central to how we work.

Child Safety

St John's Anglican College is committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and to preventing, detecting and responding to child harm. The successful applicant will be expected to understand and comply with the College's child safety requirements and mandatory reporting obligations.