Library Assistant - St Thomas of Villanova Parish School, Mareeba

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns; Mareeba Shire; On-site; AUD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Salary packaging options

12.75% employer super contributions

Long service leave after 7 years

14 weeks paid parental leave

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport Membership

Job summary

St Thomas of Villanova Parish School in Mareeba is seeking a Library Assistant to support daily library operations and student access to resources. The role emphasizes staff training, catalogue, circulation management, and user-focused service within a Catholic education setting.

The position is term-time and permanent, offering 30 hours per school week with a salary range of $36.98 to $38.14 gross per hour. Commencement is in early November, with a closing date in mid-October.

Qualifications

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
• Appropriate experience or relevant qualifications

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operation of the school library, assisting students and staff to access library resources and services.
• Provide guidance and training to students and staff in the use of library technologies, digital resources and equipment.
• Process, catalogue and prepare library resources for circulation, including books, audiovisual materials and other learning resources.
• Assist with the acquisition, ordering and tracking of library resources and educational materials.
• Maintain library collections through stocktakes, record management, resource maintenance and repairs.
• Help students, staff and parents locate resources and respond to library enquiries in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Manage the borrowing and return of library resources, including inter-library loans where required.
• Create engaging library displays, exhibits and promotional materials that support curriculum and school initiatives.
• Assist with collection development activities, including evaluating, acquiring and reviewing resources to meet user needs.
• Contribute to library programs, events and activities, including book fairs and other initiatives that promote a love of learning and reading.

Job description

Library Assistant - St Thomas of Villanova Parish School, Mareeba

Catholic Education in the Diocese of Cairns – Mareeba QLD

Commencement Date:Monday 2 November 2026

Employment Type: Term time,Permanent (30 hours per school week)

Salary Range: SOF Level 4 - $36.98 to $38.14 gross per hour

Closing Date: 5pm, Thursday 15th October 2026

St Thomas' School - Mareeba

St Thomas Of Villanova Catholic Parish School catering for students from Prep to Year 6, is situated in the town of Mareeba in the Cairns Hinterland, approximately an hour’s drive west of Cairns.

About the Role

The purpose of the Library Assistant role is to focus on the operational and technical aspects of library and information services. This can involve the operation and maintenance of systems that support acquisition, organisation and day to day management of library and information services, resources and client access to information.

Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:

• Support the day-to-day operation of the school library, assisting students and staff to access library resources and services.
• Provide guidance and training to students and staff in the use of library technologies, digital resources and equipment.
• Process, catalogue and prepare library resources for circulation, including books, audiovisual materials and other learning resources.
• Assist with the acquisition, ordering and tracking of library resources and educational materials.
• Maintain library collections through stocktakes, record management, resource maintenance and repairs.
• Help students, staff and parents locate resources and respond to library enquiries in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Manage the borrowing and return of library resources, including inter-library loans where required.
• Create engaging library displays, exhibits and promotional materials that support curriculum and school initiatives.
• Assist with collection development activities, including evaluating, acquiring and reviewing resources to meet user needs.
• Contribute to library programs, events and activities, including book fairs and other initiatives that promote a love of learning and reading.

Commencement Date:Monday 2 November 2026

Employment Type: Term time,Permanent (30 hours per school week)

Salary Range: SOF Level 4 - $36.98 to $38.14 gross per hour

Closing Date: 5pm, Thursday 15th October 2026

About the Role

The purpose of the Library Assistant role is to focus on the operational and technical aspects of library and information services. This can involve the operation and maintenance of systems that support acquisition, organisation and day to day management of library and information services, resources and client access to information.

Typical duties performed may include, but are not limited to:

• Support the day-to-day operation of the school library, assisting students and staff to access library resources and services.
• Provide guidance and training to students and staff in the use of library technologies, digital resources and equipment.
• Process, catalogue and prepare library resources for circulation, including books, audiovisual materials and other learning resources.
• Assist with the acquisition, ordering and tracking of library resources and educational materials.
• Maintain library collections through stocktakes, record management, resource maintenance and repairs.
• Help students, staff and parents locate resources and respond to library enquiries in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Manage the borrowing and return of library resources, including inter-library loans where required.
• Create engaging library displays, exhibits and promotional materials that support curriculum and school initiatives.
• Assist with collection development activities, including evaluating, acquiring and reviewing resources to meet user needs.
• Contribute to library programs, events and activities, including book fairs and other initiatives that promote a love of learning and reading.

Work Requirements

• Hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be fully supportive of the ethos of Catholic Education
• Appropriate experience or relevant qualifications

What we offer

• Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading
• Access to salary packaging options to maximise your salary
• 12.75% additional Employer Superannuation Contributions
• Access to long service leave after 7 years of continuous service (portability of Long Service Leave may also be applicable)
• 14 Weeks' paid parental leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport Membership available

For further information about the role, please download the Position DescriptionLibrary Assistant Position Description - Level 4

Intending applicants must be fully committed to creating and maintaining a child safe organisation.

Catholic Education is an equal opportunity employer.

Enquiries

Please contact to school on 4043 4100