Library Technician - Inspire Reading & Learning

Department of Education Victoria; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wantirna College is seeking a Library Technician to assist in delivering information services to students and staff under the Library Manager. The role focuses on circulation, reference support, and maintaining a welcoming library environment aligned with the College's learning goals.

The successful candidate will contribute to developing the library collection, support cataloguing and SCIS tasks, and promote the library as a vibrant learning hub for Year 7–12 students in a dynamic school

Qualifications

• Demonstrated professional knowledge in planning, development, management, promotion, and evaluation of a library/resource service.
• Demonstrated passion, extensive knowledge, and capacity to inspire a love of reading and learning among students.
• Demonstrated creativity in developing an inspiring, safe, and student-centred library environment that fosters inclusion and engagement.
• A strong and demonstrated commitment to professional learning and continuous growth for both self and others.
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to a team environment across campuses.

Responsibilities

• Perform point of contact duties including circulation, student and staff assistance, reference and research enquiries, printing and photocopying.
• Assist in managing the day-to-day running of the Library under the guidance of the Library Manager.
• Provide advice to students and staff with respect to literature and resources and suggest additions to the collection.
• Maintain the Library Management System, including SCIS cataloguing, stocktake, weeding and record editing.
• Ensure the library is welcoming, safe and learner-centred; promote it as a learning hub.

Job description

Wantirna College is seeking a Library Technician to assist in delivering information services to students and staff under the Library Manager. The role focuses on circulation, reference support, and maintaining a welcoming library environment aligned with the College's learning goals.

The successful candidate will contribute to developing the library collection, support cataloguing and SCIS tasks, and promote the library as a vibrant learning hub for Year 7–12 students in a dynamic school