Library Technician (ES1:2)

Government schools; Victoria; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Vermont Secondary College Library is seeking an Education Support Library Assistant to manage the daily library circulation desk, maintain library systems, and support students and staff with information resources.

Under supervision, you will coordinate tasks, collaborate with teaching and education support staff, liaise with suppliers, maintain accurate records, and contribute to print and digital collections while participating in professional learning and performance development.

Qualifications

• Coordinate and support others in respect to specific work functions.
• Collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Have technical knowledge relevant to the position.
• Provide advice and support to management and staff.
• Commit to ongoing professional learning and growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operation of the library circulation desk.
• Maintain library management systems, including cataloguing, circulation and resource records.
• Process new resources including ordering, accessioning, cataloguing and preparation.
• Maintain library collections in an organised, accessible and attractive condition.
• Complete stocktakes, collection reviews and resource maintenance.
• Support the development and maintenance of print and digital collections.
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers as required.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and education support staff.
• Participate in professional learning and performance development processes.
• Other duties as required by the Principal.

Skills

Coordination

Teamwork

Communication

Technical knowledge

Advising management

Professional learning

Job description

Location Profile

Vermont Secondary College is a large, single campus, co-educational secondary college of over 1750 students located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Vermont Secondary College enjoys an exceptionally high level of parent and community support. General Satisfaction with the College, as measured by the Parent Opinion Survey, remains high and in 2025 was 84%.

VSC Statement of Values & Philosophy

Our VSC Statement of Values & Philosophy ensures that everyone in our school community will be treated with fairness and respect. In turn, we will strive to create a school that is inclusive and safe, where everyone is empowered to participate and learn. We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land we live, work and travel upon and we pay our respects to the Elders, both past and present, and we recognise, acknowledge and respect the history, culture, diversity and value of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands people. Vermont Secondary College (VSC) is committed to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all students, staff and members of our diverse community. Our school recognises the importance of our partnership with parents and carers to support our students in their wellbeing, engagement and achievement in learning. We share a commitment to, and a responsibility for, creating an inclusive and safe school environment for our students.

VISION: The VSC Motto - Lift up thine eyes

Our college motto Lift up thine eyes provides the vision of our college community. We aspire to be progressive and optimistic in our endeavours and interactions, constantly open to the improvement of wellbeing, engagement and achievement. Together, we are building the capacity of our community to engage meaningfully and contribute positively in an increasingly complex world.

VSC Vision for Learning & Teaching

Our community creates rich and rigorous learning experiences that empower us all to participate with curiosity, purpose and insight. This will be achieved through the implementation of the VSC Instructional Model, which underpins our pedagogical practice to guide us in implementing more consistent, high quality, innovative curriculum, assessment, teaching and learning practices with clear expectations for staff, students and parents.

Mission

VSC is proud of its status as a high-performing neighbourhood state school. The goal of VSC is to draw on the qualities of the young people at the college, providing a curricular and co-curricular program that allows them to flourish in areas of strength and to develop in areas of weakness. We strive to support all students to develop the ability to recognise and manage emotions, develop caring and concern for others, make responsible decisions, establish positive relationships, act creatively, engage fully with learning, contribute to community, develop high expectations for self, and handle challenging situations with resilience and respond effectively.

VSC Values

• Integrity - (of self)
• Respect - (for others / community)
• Excellence - (in achievement / learning / endeavours)

Selection Criteria

• SC1 Demonstrated capacity to perform duties consistent with established guidelines and frameworks, including coordinating and supporting others in respect to specific work functions relevant to the role.
• SC2 Demonstrated capacity to work and collaborate with others in a team environment.
• SC3 Demonstrated capacity to communicate effectively in a team environment, including high level oral and written communication skills.
• SC4 Possess the technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the position.
• SC5 Demonstrated capacity to provide advice and support to management and other school staff in respect to the work area.
• SC6 A commitment to professional learning and growth for both self and others.

Role

2 days per week. An education support class position at this range will perform tasks that are carried out in accordance with guidelines, accepted practice, and school policy under supervision and direction. This may include coordination of other education support class staff within the work area or educational program. An education support class position supports the educational services being provided to students but must not include duties of a teacher as defined in clause 2.6.1 of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (Vic) or its successor. Supervision of students can be required individually or in groups up to 4 in controlled circumstances and where the responsibility for students remains clearly with a teacher. Certification and/or qualifications of up to three years can be required at this level (noting that Registered Nurse is not included at this level, the first level for which is Level 1 range 3). A role at this range may include: Specific support tasks to achieve outcomes. Typically, this will involve accountability for a single function, (e.g. ensuring data is properly maintained) or the co-ordination of a work area under the direction of the principal or a manager. Assisting teachers, within an educational program, by undertaking specific support tasks or the coordination of the support function. Supervised health and wellbeing support tasks, medical intervention support tasks, or other specialised student/teacher support roles (e.g. enrolled nurses performing the role as described in schedule 3). These roles require specific qualifications and/or training, including roles where further training must be undertaken from time to time. The role is for a specific purpose, for which there will be direct accountability as opposed to support roles that are carried out by a range of staff performing routine tasks under direction. Technical tasks that require a sound knowledge of basic technical and/or scientific principles that are used to develop and adapt work methods and make judgements where there are clear guidelines and limited options. Routine technical support in libraries, science, and information technology would be typical examples. An education support class position at this range commencing at the base will initially be limited to undertaking routine tasks that are carried out under close supervision and direction. Work that carries some degree of independence will generally involve a limited number of tasks performed on a regular basis where priorities are clear, procedures are well established, and direction is readily available. Subject to any specific qualification and/or training requirement, an education support class employee employed in this range may be progressively required to undertake coordination, specialised student/teacher support tasks, or technical tasks as experience in the role is gained.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of the library circulation desk.
• Maintain library management systems, including cataloguing, circulation and resource records.
• Process new resources including ordering, accessioning, cataloguing and preparation.
• Maintain library collections in an organised, accessible and attractive condition.
• Complete stocktakes, collection reviews and resource maintenance.
• Support the efficient borrowing and return of resources.
• Maintain library facilities, equipment and displays.
• Support the development and maintenance of print and digital collections.
• Develop engaging library displays and promotional materials.
• Identify damaged, outdated or unsuitable resources for review.
• Maintain accurate cataloguing records.
• Assist students and staff accessing library resources and services.
• Support students to become confident and independent library users.
• Assist students with research, information retrieval and resource location.
• Support staff in locating materials relevant to curriculum programs.
• Assist in the development of displays, competitions and promotional activities.
• Maintain library records, statistics and usage data.
• Liaise with suppliers and service providers as required.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and education support staff.
• Participate in professional learning and performance development processes.
• Other duties as required by the Principal.

Who May Apply

Individuals with the aptitude, experience and/or qualifications to fulfill the specific requirements of the position.

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion in all forms - culture, gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQA+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for roles within the Department. The Department recognises that the provision of safe, respectful and inclusive workplaces is essential to high performance and promotes flexible work and diversity across all schools and Department workplaces. It is our policy to provide reasonable adjustments for staff with disability (see Workplace adjustment guidelines ). Additional support and advice on the recruitment process is available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates from the Koorie Outcomes Division (KOD) via [email protected]

Child Safe Standards

Victorian government schools are child safe environments. Our schools actively promote the safety and wellbeing of all students, and all school staff are committed to protecting students from abuse or harm in the school environment, in accordance with their legal obligations including child safe standards. All schools have a Child Safety Code of Conduct consistent with the department's exemplar available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/child-safe-standards/policy

DE Values

The department's employees commit to upholding the department's Values: Responsiveness, Integrity, Impartiality, Accountability, Respect, Leadership and Human Rights. The department's Values complement each school's own values and underpin the behaviours the community expects of Victorian public sector employees, including those who work in Victorian Government Schools. Information on the department values is available at: https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal/values-department-vps-school-employees/overview

Conditions of Employment

• All staff employed by the Department and schools have access to a broad range of employment conditions and working arrangements.
• Appointment of successful applicants will be made subject to a satisfactory pre-employment conditions check.
• A probationary period may apply during the first year of employment and induction and support programs provided.
• Detailed information on all terms and conditions of employment is available on the Department's Human Resources website at https://www2.education.vic.gov.au/pal