Library Officer

VenuesWest; Shire Of Dalwallinu; Hybrid; AUD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Dalwallinu District High School is seeking a positive Library Officer to supervise daily library operations and provide reference services to staff and students. The role focuses on promoting reading, maintaining library records, and supporting curriculum needs with resources.

Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, be comfortable with library software, and able to work both independently and as part of a team in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school library is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable using multiple computer programs and library software.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day library operations for staff and students.
• Provide reference, information and services to teaching staff and students.
• Assist staff in selecting resources to meet curriculum and reading needs.
• Promote reading and engagement with literature across the school community.
• Administer library systems to keep records accurate and accessible for students, staff and parents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Library software familiarity

Tools

Smart Library

Library management systems

Job description

This is a permanent part-time (0.45 FTE) position commencing Term 1, 2027

At Dalwallinu District High School (DHS), education is guided by a shared vision: celebrating diversity, honouring achievement, while preparing students for their tomorrow. We are committed to supporting the growth of our staff, providing resources and professional learning opportunities to develop both skills and career aspirations.

Our school community values inclusivity, diversity, and the unique strengths each person brings. This culture fosters achievement and success, where every member is encouraged and supported to excel. With a wide range of curriculum offerings, co-curricular programs, and clubs, staff and students alike are empowered to pursue their passions and lead in areas of interest.

Find out more about our school by visiting www.dalwallinudhs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.

The Role

Dalwallinu DHS is seeking a positive and friendly Library Officer to join our team.

As a Library Officer, you will supervise the day-to-day operations of the library and oversee the provision of reference, information, and associated services to teaching staff and students. You will ideally also support staff in the selection of resources to ensure the library’s collection meets curriculum and recreational reading needs.

A key part of this role will be to promote reading and engagement with literature across the school community, helping to foster a lifelong love of learning among students.

You will be responsible for administering library systems to ensure records are accurate and up to date, and for ensuring that library resources are processed, maintained, and readily accessible to students, staff, and parents at all times.

The successful applicant will ideally have good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. They should be confident in using a range of computer software packages and preferably familiar with the Smart Library, library management systems.Experience in managing the range of tasks needed to run and maintain a school library is highly desirable. The Library Officer role is a key literacy support role. The successful applicant will ideallybe proactive and organised, with the ability to support both students and staff in a busy and dynamic school environment.

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 Rachael Lehmann, Manager Corporate Services on [phone] or emailing [e-mail]

During the school holidays, please contact Rachel Lehman on0429 621 034.

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.

Explore our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan 2021-2025 for more details.

Eligibility

To work with us, you must:

• be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.
• obtain a valid Working With Children Check before you start; and
• 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 Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: SS/SS1065083

Suitable applicants may be considered for similar vacancies arising within the next 12 months 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 Friday, 13November 2026