Library Officer

Department of Education; City Of Karratha; On-site; AUD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Baynton West Primary School in Western Australia is seeking a Library Officer to manage daily library operations, assist with reference support and maintain the environment for learning. The role supports students, staff and families with accessible resources and stock management.

The successful applicant will help manage library budgets, use library systems, and contribute to a welcoming library culture aligned with school goals.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills to provide library support to the school community.
• Love of books with a sound understanding of library systems and stocktaking processes.
• Ability to assist students, parents and staff to select program and age-appropriate materials.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the school library and maintain the environment.
• Provide reference information and ensure resources are accessible to students and staff.
• Administer library systems and keep records up to date; assist with budget monitoring.

Skills

Customer service

Library systems

Stocktaking

Book knowledge

Communication

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) position commencing as soon as possible The ‘Baynton West Way’ has become a way of life for many of our students and staff. Integrity, innovation, dedication and caring are our key guiding beacons, and our school vision of, ‘Children are at the heart of our school’ embodies everything we do. Our school staff are committed to building positive relationships and pursuing excellence, maintaining a dedicated and professional environment that supports every child to achieve their personal best each day. We are leaders in explicit instruction with a strong, authentic culture of daily collaboration, supported by common year level duties other than teaching (DOTT), classroom observations and embedded coaching that foster trust and open communication. Staff use high impact teaching and evidence-based strategies to embrace an engaging and explicit pedagogy within a clearly defined whole-school approach that maximises their impact on student learning. In addition, we constantly aim to deliver the highest standards of pastoral care and support services to enable our students to thrive. Findout more about our school by visiting bwps.wa.edu.au or Schools Online . The Role As a Library Officer you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the library, provision of reference information and maintaining the environment and associated services of the school library to support the learning outcomes of students. The Library Officer also administers the library systems ensuring library records are up to date and library resources are maintained and processed so they are always accessible and available to students and staff. The successful applicant will ideally have outstanding customer service skills to provide library support to our school community, our leadership team and staff. You will work in partnership with staff to create a welcoming and vibrant library environment for students and families. A love of books and a sound understanding of library systems, processes and stocktakes would be highly desirable. The Library Officer will be responsible for assisting students, parents and staff to select program and age-appropriate materials. They will also assist with the stocktaking and monitoring of the library budget and contributing to making recommendations for new library resources. Want to know more? Full details of the role, selection criteria and training requirements are listed in the attached Job Description Form (JDF). For more information about this opportunity, please contact Justine Passmore, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or emailing [e-mail] . During the school holidays, please contact Justine Passmore on 0427170171.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Explorethe Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or NewZcitizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid WorkingWithChildren Check before you start;
• consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job DescriptionForm (JDF).

Contact

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Justine Passmore, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]. During the school holidays, please contact Justine Passmore on 0427170171.

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1065257 Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12months following this selection process. This may include circumstances where the successful applicant declines or vacates the position. The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.

Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 19 October 2026