Library Technician

Melbourne Girls Grammar; City of Stonnington; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Access to facilities including pool, gym

Staff discounts on tuition fees

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a proactive Library Technician to join their Learning Technologies Department. This part-time role involves managing library resources, supporting staff and students, and ensuring a dynamic learning environment. Candidates should possess effective communication skills, a warm demeanor, and attention to detail. The position offers significant professional development opportunities and access to state-of-the-art facilities at the School's campus in South Yarra.

Qualifications

• Valid employee working with children check.
• Warm and approachable manner.
• Readiness to learn new skills and be mentored.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the Library Management System and its online interface.
• Catalog print and digital collections.
• Conduct circulation desk duties.
• Prepare physical and virtual displays.
• Assist with collection management tasks.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactive and collaborative approach

Ability to process significant volumes of work

Job description

Overview

Continuing our tradition of excellence in girls’ education, Melbourne Girls Grammar empowers students with the literacy skills to thrive and lead in an ever-changing digital world. We are seeking a knowledgeable, proactive, and collaborative Library Technician to join our Learning Technologies Department (Library Services Team) in the Nina Crone Library.

About the role

This role plays a key part in maintaining high-quality library resources and creating a welcoming, dynamic environment that encourages students and staff to engage with our programs and spaces. Graduating and early career Library Technicians are encouraged to apply.

This is an ongoing part-time role, working three days per week on the following roster:

Key responsibilities include:

• Administering and managing the Library Management System and its online interface
• Cataloguing print and digital collections
• Assisting with management of collections including tagging, covering, repairing, shelving, stock take and weeding
• Circulation Desk duties including attending to loans, reservations, records and queries
• Preparation of physical and virtual displays
• General administrative tasks – View the Position Description for details about the role.

The successful candidate will have

• Warm and approachable manner
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and ability to process significant volumes of work
• Readiness to learn new skills and be mentored
• A valid employee working with children check.

At MGGS you will enjoy

• Significant professional development opportunities
• Access to our state-of-the-art Artemis Centre facilities (pool, gym, café)
• Staff discounts on tuition fees
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and family support

This position is based onsite at our Merton Hall Campus, 86 Anderson Street, South Yarra—right across from the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.

Ready to apply

• To apply please submit your Resume and Cover letter via the employment portal, addressed to the Principal, Dr Toni E Meath.
• Please MGGS Website to apply.
• Applications will close 9am Friday 1 May 2026 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be accepted via email.
• Please view our FAQs relating to submitting an application.