Library Technician

Presbyterian Ladies' College Melbourne; Burwood; Presencial; AUD 35.000 - 52.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Presbyterian Ladies’ College Melbourne invites applications from a qualified Library Technician to join our welcoming College community in a part-time (0.53 FTE), ongoing position starting late January 2027.

You will support after-school library services, manage department collections, assist with cataloguing and processing resources, and thrive in a collaborative school environment.

Formación

• A relevant Library qualification and proven experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated IT and library database management skills.
• Strong organisation, flexibility and customer service.

Responsabilidades

• Provide after-school library support to users.
• Oversee Department, Heritage and Stack Collections.
• Assist with cataloguing and processing library resources.
• Work the specified hours Monday-Thursday 2pm–6pm, Friday 1pm–5pm during term.

Conocimientos

Library qualification

IT skills

Database management

Educación

Library qualification

Herramientas

Library databases

Descripción del empleo

2d ago , from Australian Library and Information Association

Play a key role in fostering a love of reading, research and lifelong learning

Join a welcoming library community within a vibrant independent girls’ school

Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC) is a leading ELC to Year 12 independent day and boarding school, focusing on the development of the whole person. PLC has an outstanding academic tradition, an international focus and strong pastoral and co-curricular programs focusing on encouraging leadership, service and life-long personal development and learning.

The Role

PLC invites applications from qualified Library Technicians to join our wonderful College community in a part-time (0.53 FTE), ongoing position, starting late January 2027.

Be part of a welcoming, supportive Library Services team in a contemporary, well-resourced library that provides engaging resources, services and programs for our students and staff at PLC.

The Library Technician will be responsible for a range of duties that contribute to making the library a welcoming and inspiring teaching and learning space, including providing after-school library support to users, overseeing Department, Heritage and Stack Collections, and assisting with the cataloguing and processing of library resources.

This role is multi-faceted, requiring strong organisation, adaptability, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic school setting.

This position works Monday to Thursday from 2pm – 6pm and Friday 1pm - 5pm during term time only.

Discover more of what makes our College community so special here

About You

Our ideal candidate will have a relevant Library qualification and proven experience in a similar role.

You are motivated by the opportunity to work within a dynamic, collaborative team, in a high-performing school environment where no day is the same.

You have strong IT and library database management skills, as well as excellent attention to detail. Your warmth, enthusiasm, patience and service-oriented work style will be at the forefront of your interactions with students, teachers, and the wider PLC community.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits of working at PLC

• beautiful school grounds set on 16 hectares in a parkland setting, providing a picturesque and peaceful environment for students and staff to learn and socialise
• onsite staff parking plus easy access to public transport and major arterials
• generous leave entitlements
• access to salary packaging options
• access to state-of-the-art resources and spaces, including our Joan Montgomery sports, aquatic and fitness centre
• opportunities for ongoing professional and personal development
• and more…

A copy of the Position Description and PLC Recruitment Pack is attached or can be viewed via the PLC Careers website.

Applications close 9am Tuesday 16 October 2026. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as the interview process may commence prior to the application closing date.

All staff must commit to a culture that supports and embraces Child Safe Standards. The successful applicant will be required to hold and maintain an Employee Working With Children Check (WWCC).

PLC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its staff, where they feel welcomed, safe and respected.