Library Officer – Elevate Student Learning & Reading

Department of Education Victoria; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont High School in Geelong seeks a Library Officer to manage day-to-day library operations, support staff, and deliver information services to students and teachers. The role supports curriculum delivery and a reading culture within a vibrant school library.

You will coordinate resources, assist with cataloguing and budgeting, and promote reading initiatives across year levels. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating a school library and managing library staff.
• Ability to supervise ES Library support staff and develop procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical knowledge and expertise for Librarian role.
• Ability to advise management on library matters.
• Commitment to ongoing professional learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and safe library environment for students.
• Liaise with teaching staff to link library services with curriculum.
• Coordinate library budget and procurement.
• Catalogue resources on ACCESSIT and perform SCIS cataloguing.
• Oversee circulation and overdue procedures.
• Promote library services and reading programs.

Skills

Library coordination

Library staff supervision

Oral & written communication

Librarian knowledge

Advisory to management

Professional learning

Job description

Belmont High School in Geelong seeks a Library Officer to manage day-to-day library operations, support staff, and deliver information services to students and teachers. The role supports curriculum delivery and a reading culture within a vibrant school library.

You will coordinate resources, assist with cataloguing and budgeting, and promote reading initiatives across year levels. A proactive, collaborative approach is essential.