Library Assistant - Mayfield

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle; Mayfield; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Staff training and development

Paid parental leave

Long service leave after five years

Job summary

St Columban's Primary School, Mayfield is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Library Assistant (12 hours per week) to join our team from January 2027. The successful applicant will play an important role in supporting the daily operation of the school library and creating an inviting space that inspires curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning.

St Columban's is part of Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle, and the role includes assisting teachers and students, maintaining the OLIVER

Qualifications

• Commitment to Catholic education and the school mission.
• Recent experience in a school library with OLIVER cataloguing.
• Knowledge of WHS requirements in a library setting.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers and students using library facilities and resources.
• Assist nominated staff in performing their duties.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability

Education

ALIA accredited qualification

Tools

OLIVER cataloguing system

Job description

Catholic Schools Office Maitland - Newcastle – Mayfield NSW

3d ago , from Catholic Schools Office - Diocese of MAITLAND-NEWCASTLE

Do you have a passion for books, learning, and helping young people discover the joy of reading?

St Columban's Primary School, Mayfield is seeking a Permanent Part-Time Library Assistant (12 hours per week) to join our team from January 2027. The successful applicant will play an important role in supporting the daily operation of the school library and creating an inviting space that inspires curiosity, creativity, and lifelong learning.

For over a century, St Columban's has been at the heart of a diverse and welcoming community. Serving families from Mayfield and surrounding suburbs, our school is renowned for its rich cultural diversity and strong sense of belonging. Students from a wide range of backgrounds come together to learn, grow, and celebrate one another's unique experiences. Through faith, learning, and community, we strive to develop confident, inclusive, and culturally aware young people who are ready to make a positive contribution to the world around them.

The School Officer/Library Assistant:

• As a member of the library team, works to support teachers and students utilising Library facilities and resources
• As a member of the school team, works to support nominated staff in the performance of their duties

EXPERIENCE/CRITERIA

• Ability to articulate a clear understanding of and a personal commitment to Catholic Education and the mission of the Church through Catholic schools
• Recent experience working in a school library including working knowledge of OLIVER cataloguing system
• Knowledge of WHS requirements in a library setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to show initiative, work alone or as part of a team
• A flexible approach to completion of tasks with frequent interruptions

QUALIFICATIONS

• ALIA accredited qualification, preferably at the diploma level
• Current paid NSW Working with Children Check (WWCC) number
• Completion of anaphylaxis training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary is in accordance with New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Catholic Systemic Schools Enterprise Agreement 2025.

• Work in quality schools where students are nurtured, challenged and encouraged to excel and grow
• A corporate fitness program through Fitness Passport(T&C's apply)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Training and staff development programs
• Paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Access to long service leave after just five years for eligible employees

Additional information

The Diocese of Maitland-Newcastle is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable persons and preventing those in our care from suffering abuse or neglect. It is committed to implementing and maintaining compliance with the NSW Child Safe Standards and the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards and takes a zero-tolerance approach to abuse of children or vulnerable persons. All who work in the name of the Diocese must comply with the Diocesan Safeguarding Framework Policy and act in accordance with the Diocese's Code of Conduct which includes the Diocese's Safeguarding Commitment Statement. Employees are required to undergo a National Police Check and retain a valid NSW Working with Children Check where necessary, in accordance with legislation.