Library Assistant

Sydney Catholic Schools; Sydney; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 88,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

School fee discount up to 25%

Training and development

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Employee referral program

Other rewards and benefits

Job summary

Trinity Catholic College Auburn in NSW is seeking a Permanent Library Assistant (Level 4) to support the Senior Campus Library. The role is 70 hours per fortnight, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, with a strong focus on welcoming learners and delivering efficient library services.

You will bring library administration experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and be committed to supporting a Catholic, inclusive learning environment. WWCC clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in library administration and resource management.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise in a busy environment.
• Advanced computer literacy (MS Office and Google Suite) with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Willingness to support the Catholic environment and inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming library support and administer library resources for students and staff.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure smooth daily library operations.
• Assist with learning environment needs and user inquiries.
• Contribute to a positive, professional school culture and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

MS Office

Google Suite

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Job description

Trinity Catholic College Auburn | Regents Park
Start Date: Thursday, 28 January 2027
Application Closing Date: Sunday, 25 October 2026
Employment Type: Part-Time (70 hours per fortnight), Permanent

Why Join Us

Join Sydney Catholic Schools (SCS), NSW's largest Catholic education community, with over 145 schools and 75,000 students. At Trinity Catholic College Auburn, you'll make a daily impact, grow your career, and be supported by strong professional learning.

Benefits include:

• competitive remuneration: up to $98,823. Base salary ranges from $75,937 to $88,235. Salary calculated on averaged conditions (generally only required to work during school term time)
• salary packaging of up to $15,900 annually
• up to 25% discount on school fees for parents of SCS students
• ongoing training and development opportunities
• health and wellbeing initiatives and resources, including Fitness Passport
• generous Employee Referral Program
• a wide range of further rewards and benefits.

About Our School

Trinity Catholic College is a highly successful co-educational dual campus school. We are a collaborative and hardworking community, committed to helping our students grow as enthusiastic, resourceful and self-disciplined learners in a safe and happy Catholic environment, centered firmly on the love of Jesus and living in His way.

About You

As a Permanent Library Assistant (Level 4), you will serve as a key point of contact for the Senior Campus Library, working 70 hours per fortnight from Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm daily. In this vital role, you will act as an integral member of the Trinity Catholic College community, creating a welcoming, resource-rich and supportive learning environment for students and staff. You will embody the College's core values and maintain the highest standards of professionalism in every interaction with students, staff, parents, and the broader community, ensuring exceptional library administrative support and seamless daily operations.

You must be able to demonstrate:

• experience in library administration, resource management, and supporting dynamic learning environments
• strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills and ability to deal sensitively with students, parents/carers and staff when required
• excellent organisational skills including the ability to work effectively in a busy environment, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• experience working in administration with advanced computer literacy skills (MS Office and Google suite) and accuracy and attention to detail
• ability to work effectively both autonomously and as part of a team
• a willingness to support the inclusive Catholic religious and cultural environment for students
• a willingness to perform other duties as directed by the Principal.

Working With Children Check (WWCC)

This role is classified as child-related work and therefore requires a WWCC clearance prior to commencement of employment.

SCS welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and candidates with diverse backgrounds.

Any offer of employment with Sydney Catholic Schools is subject to screening completed by the Central Office People & Culture Services team.